Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
On this route, when you fly matters more than who you fly. Book the morning: morning departures from PHX reach LAX on time 91% of the time, versus 74% later in the day. Overall the route posts a 84% on-time rate, ahead of the national 78%. Among carriers, Envoy Air has the edge at 97%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 21
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 370 mi
Best airline from PHX to LAX
7 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 97% | 3 min | 0.0% | 182 |
| Delta Air Lines | 94% | 10 min | 0.7% | 150 |
| United Airlines | 91% | 7 min | 0.5% | 1,138 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 90% | 7 min | 0.4% | 5,025 |
| Frontier Airlines | 86% | 12 min | 0.7% | 1,093 |
| American Airlines | 81% | 13 min | 0.3% | 4,178 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75% | 13 min | 0.3% | 4,216 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to LAX
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 11 min |
| Friday | 83% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to LAX delayed?
- 16% of PHX–LAX 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to LAX?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 97%, based on 182 flights. 7 airlines flew PHX–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to LAX?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to LAX?
- The scheduled PHX–LAX flight time averages 1h 32m over 370 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are PHX to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PHX to LAX?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 88% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 78%.
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Based on 15,982 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.