Phoenix (AZA) to Springfield (SGF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Phoenix (AZA) to Springfield (SGF) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 186 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 83% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.51
- 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. (93% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 24 min |
| Thursdaybest | 93% | 3 min |
| Friday | 67% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 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 aircraft10%
- Airline operations53%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather13%
- Security4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AZA to SGF delayed?
- 17% of AZA–SGF 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 SGF?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (73%). 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 17% of the time.
- How often are AZA to SGF flights cancelled?
- 0.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, 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 93% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 67%.
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Based on 419 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.