Fargo (FAR) to Phoenix (AZA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fargo (FAR) to Phoenix (AZA) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in April 2026 that fell to 65% — a 32-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,220 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FAR to AZA
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 17 min |
| Friday | 78% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 14 min |
| Sundaybest | 84% | 17 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 operations24%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FAR to AZA delayed?
- 18% of FAR–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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FAR to AZA?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 2 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 FAR to AZA?
- The scheduled FAR–AZA flight time averages 3h 12m over 1,220 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are FAR to AZA flights cancelled?
- 0.1% 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 FAR to AZA?
- April 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 783 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.