Bakersfield (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Bakersfield (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 70% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 425 mi
Best airline from BFL to PHX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 91% | 6 min | 0.2% | 589 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 84% | 15 min | 1.5% | 1,377 |
| American Airlines | 83% | 14 min | 0.6% | 775 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BFL to PHX
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 11 min |
| Friday | 82% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BFL to PHX delayed?
- 15% of BFL–PHX 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BFL to PHX?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 589 flights. 3 airlines flew BFL–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BFL to PHX?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 6 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 BFL to PHX?
- The scheduled BFL–PHX flight time averages 1h 37m over 425 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are BFL to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 BFL to PHX?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,741 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.