Phoenix (PHX) to Wichita (ICT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on PHX–ICT. February 2025 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 52% — a gap of 41 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 870 mi
Best airline from PHX to ICT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 6 min | 1.0% | 411 |
| Envoy Air | 77% | 13 min | 0.6% | 317 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73% | 17 min | 1.0% | 680 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to ICT
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 15 min |
| Friday | 77% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to ICT delayed?
- 22% of PHX–ICT 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to ICT?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 411 flights. 3 airlines flew PHX–ICT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to ICT?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to ICT?
- The scheduled PHX–ICT flight time averages 2h 21m over 870 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are PHX to ICT flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 ICT?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,410 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.