Madison (MSN) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Madison (MSN) to Phoenix (PHX) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 71% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,396 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSN to PHX
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 85% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 33 min |
| Friday | 80% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 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 aircraft46%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSN to PHX delayed?
- 19% of MSN–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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSN to PHX?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSN to PHX?
- The scheduled MSN–PHX flight time averages 3h 43m over 1,396 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MSN 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 MSN to PHX?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,116 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.