Phoenix (PHX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 68% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 14
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 868 mi
Best airline from PHX to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 15 min | 2.0% | 8,989 |
| Frontier Airlines | 78% | 19 min | 2.0% | 1,034 |
| Spirit Airlines | 78% | 22 min | 0.3% | 322 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 13 min |
| Friday | 80% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to DFW delayed?
- 20% of PHX–DFW 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to DFW?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 8,989 flights. 3 airlines flew PHX–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to DFW?
- The scheduled PHX–DFW flight time averages 2h 27m over 868 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are PHX to DFW flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PHX to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,356 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.