Wichita (ICT) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ICT–PHX. July 2025 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but June 2026 dropped to 75% — a gap of 21 points. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 870 mi
Best airline from ICT to PHX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 7 min | 0.7% | 411 |
| Envoy Air | 87% | 8 min | 0.6% | 315 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 83% | 19 min | 0.9% | 679 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ICT to PHX
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 a.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 15 min |
| Friday | 89% | 8 min |
| Saturdaybest | 91% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations59%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ICT to PHX delayed?
- 15% of ICT–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 ICT to PHX?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 411 flights. 3 airlines flew ICT–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ICT to PHX?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 a.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ICT to PHX?
- The scheduled ICT–PHX flight time averages 2h 38m over 870 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are ICT to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 ICT to PHX?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 75% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,407 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.