Fresno (FAT) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fresno (FAT) to Phoenix (PHX) effectively runs on two schedules. In July 2024, 88% of arrivals were on time; in March 2025 that fell to 70% — a 18-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 493 mi
Best airline from FAT to PHX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 94% | 22 min | 0.0% | 86 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 82% | 20 min | 0.3% | 1,487 |
| American Airlines | 78% | 25 min | 0.6% | 1,335 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FAT to PHX
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 23 min |
| Friday | 79% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations54%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FAT to PHX delayed?
- 19% of FAT–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FAT to PHX?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 94%, based on 86 flights. 3 airlines flew FAT–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FAT to PHX?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FAT to PHX?
- The scheduled FAT–PHX flight time averages 1h 44m over 493 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are FAT to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from FAT to PHX?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 18-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,908 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.