Birmingham (BHM) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Birmingham (BHM) to Phoenix (PHX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 237 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.65
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,455 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BHM to PHX
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 8 min |
| Friday | 82% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 16 min |
| Sundaybest | 84% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BHM to PHX delayed?
- 21% of BHM–PHX 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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BHM to PHX?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BHM to PHX?
- The scheduled BHM–PHX flight time averages 3h 51m over 1,455 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are BHM to PHX 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 BHM to PHX?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 84% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 72%.
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Based on 399 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.