Phoenix (PHX) to Little Rock (LIT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Little Rock (LIT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 306 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.84
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,136 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to LIT
Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 13 min |
| Friday | 76% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 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 aircraft56%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system20%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to LIT delayed?
- 23% of PHX–LIT 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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to LIT?
- Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to LIT?
- The scheduled PHX–LIT flight time averages 2h 51m over 1,136 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are PHX to LIT 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 day of the week is most reliable for PHX to LIT?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 88% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 67%.
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Based on 316 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.