Phoenix (AZA) to Fargo (FAR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Phoenix (AZA) to Fargo (FAR) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 100% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 78% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 89% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 89%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,220 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AZA to FAR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (81%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 91% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 4 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 10 min |
| Friday | 82% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 90% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 91% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft6%
- Airline operations55%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather25%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AZA to FAR delayed?
- 11% of AZA–FAR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 8 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AZA to FAR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (81%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AZA to FAR?
- The scheduled AZA–FAR flight time averages 2h 58m over 1,220 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 11% of the time.
- How often are AZA to FAR flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from AZA to FAR?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 78% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 782 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.