Memphis (MEM) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MEM–PHX. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 61% — a gap of 35 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,264 mi
Best airline from MEM to PHX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 85% | 7 min | 1.4% | 222 |
| American Airlines | 84% | 30 min | 0.6% | 471 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 15 min | 0.6% | 349 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MEM to PHX
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 20 min |
| Friday | 79% | 38 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 13 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 operations53%
- National airspace system5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MEM to PHX delayed?
- 18% of MEM–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MEM to PHX?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 222 flights. 3 airlines flew MEM–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MEM to PHX?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MEM to PHX?
- The scheduled MEM–PHX flight time averages 3h 31m over 1,264 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MEM 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 MEM to PHX?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,062 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.