Memphis (MEM) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MEM–PHX. July 2026 flights landed on schedule 100% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 61% — a gap of 39 points. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,264 mi
Best airline from MEM to PHX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 88% | 6 min | 1.1% | 283 |
| American Airlines | 85% | 26 min | 0.7% | 441 |
| 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% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 19 min |
| Friday | 81% | 36 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MEM to PHX delayed?
- 17% of MEM–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MEM to PHX?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 283 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 17% of the time.
- How often are MEM 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 MEM to PHX?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,093 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.