Phoenix (PHX) to Billings (BIL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Billings (BIL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 110 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 89% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 89%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 6 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.30
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 873 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to BIL
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (85%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 97% | 2 min |
| Tuesday | 91% | 3 min |
| Wednesday | 95% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 6 min |
| Friday | 86% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft47%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to BIL delayed?
- 11% of PHX–BIL 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 6 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to BIL?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (85%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to BIL?
- The scheduled PHX–BIL flight time averages 2h 29m over 873 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 11% of the time.
- How often are PHX to BIL flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 BIL?
- Monday flights have the best record at 97% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 78%.
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Based on 258 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.