Wichita (ICT) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ICT–PHX. June 2024 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 76% — a gap of 21 points. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 870 mi
Best airline from ICT to PHX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 7 min | 0.7% | 414 |
| Envoy Air | 87% | 6 min | 0.8% | 254 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 84% | 17 min | 0.9% | 656 |
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 | 87% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 14 min |
| Friday | 90% | 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 aircraft22%
- Airline operations60%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ICT to PHX delayed?
- 14% of ICT–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 12 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 414 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 39m over 870 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are ICT to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 ICT to PHX?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 76% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,326 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.