Phoenix (AZA) to Springfield (SGF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Phoenix (AZA) to Springfield (SGF) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 194 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 86% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.53
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,066 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AZA to SGF
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 4 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 35 min |
| Thursdaybest | 92% | 3 min |
| Friday | 76% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 87% | 7 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft7%
- Airline operations56%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather11%
- Security5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AZA to SGF delayed?
- 15% of AZA–SGF 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 7 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AZA to SGF?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AZA to SGF?
- The scheduled AZA–SGF flight time averages 2h 31m over 1,066 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are AZA to SGF flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for AZA to SGF?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 75%.
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Based on 393 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.