Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (AZA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (AZA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 180 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 74% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.49
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,137 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DSM to AZA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 100% | 2 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 50% | 14 min |
| Friday | 68% | 49 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 25% | 69 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft17%
- Airline operations59%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DSM to AZA delayed?
- 26% of DSM–AZA 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 30 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DSM to AZA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DSM to AZA?
- The scheduled DSM–AZA flight time averages 3h 5m over 1,137 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are DSM to AZA flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 388 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.