Jacksonville (JAX) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Jacksonville (JAX) to Phoenix (PHX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 324 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 86% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.89
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,785 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAX to PHX
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 8 a.m. departures (82%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 31 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 8 min |
| Thursdaybest | 89% | 8 min |
| Friday | 84% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 43 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft14%
- Airline operations80%
- National airspace system6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAX to PHX delayed?
- 14% of JAX–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 22 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAX to PHX?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 8 a.m. have the worst (82%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JAX to PHX?
- The scheduled JAX–PHX flight time averages 4h 38m over 1,785 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are JAX to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 JAX to PHX?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 675 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.