Phoenix (AZA) to Des Moines (DSM): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Phoenix (AZA) to Des Moines (DSM) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 180 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 68% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.49
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,137 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AZA to DSM
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 100% | 2 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 50% | 229 min |
| Friday | 66% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 0% | 86 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AZA to DSM delayed?
- 32% of AZA–DSM flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 26 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AZA to DSM?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AZA to DSM?
- The scheduled AZA–DSM flight time averages 2h 45m over 1,137 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are AZA to DSM flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 378 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.