Phoenix (PHX) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on PHX–CMH. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 84% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 59% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (80% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,670 mi
Best airline from PHX to CMH
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 22 min | 0.8% | 1,129 |
| Southwest Airlines | 70% | 16 min | 0.4% | 1,134 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to CMH
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 16 min |
| Friday | 75% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to CMH delayed?
- 27% of PHX–CMH 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to CMH?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 1,129 flights. 2 airlines flew PHX–CMH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to CMH?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to CMH?
- The scheduled PHX–CMH flight time averages 3h 44m over 1,670 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are PHX to CMH flights cancelled?
- 0.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PHX to CMH?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,263 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.