Phoenix (PHX) to Houston (HOU): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Houston (HOU) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 89% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 47% — a 41-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 5.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,020 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to HOU
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 14 min |
| Friday | 72% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to HOU delayed?
- 24% of PHX–HOU 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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to HOU?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to HOU?
- The scheduled PHX–HOU flight time averages 2h 28m over 1,020 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are PHX to HOU flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 HOU?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,329 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.