Medford (MFR) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Medford (MFR) to Phoenix (PHX) effectively runs on two schedules. In August 2025, 98% of arrivals were on time; in November 2025 that fell to 72% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 855 mi
Best airline from MFR to PHX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 15 min | 0.6% | 1,293 |
| Envoy Air | 86% | 10 min | 1.3% | 238 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MFR to PHX
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (81%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 91% | 7 min |
| Thursdaybest | 93% | 12 min |
| Friday | 84% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft15%
- Airline operations63%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MFR to PHX delayed?
- 13% of MFR–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MFR to PHX?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 1,293 flights. 2 airlines flew MFR–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MFR to PHX?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (81%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MFR to PHX?
- The scheduled MFR–PHX flight time averages 2h 25m over 855 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are MFR to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 MFR to PHX?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,531 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.