Phoenix (PHX) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on PHX–CMH. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 84% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 51% — a gap of 34 points. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (79% vs 65%), 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
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,670 mi
Best airline from PHX to CMH
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 21 min | 0.7% | 1,214 |
| Southwest Airlines | 70% | 17 min | 0.4% | 1,149 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to CMH
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to CMH delayed?
- 28% of PHX–CMH 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to CMH?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 1,214 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 (91% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (62%). 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 28% of the time.
- How often are PHX to CMH flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 PHX to CMH?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,363 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.