Phoenix (PHX) to Birmingham (BHM): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Birmingham (BHM) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 237 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.65
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,455 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to BHM
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 93% | 2 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 14 min |
| Friday | 81% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations46%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to BHM delayed?
- 22% of PHX–BHM 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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to BHM?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to BHM?
- The scheduled PHX–BHM flight time averages 3h 11m over 1,455 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are PHX to BHM flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PHX to BHM?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 90% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 70%.
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Based on 399 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.