Phoenix (PHX) to Midland/Odessa (MAF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Midland/Odessa (MAF) effectively runs on two schedules. In December 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 43% — a 50-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 581 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to MAF
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (78% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 40 min |
| Friday | 64% | 32 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 48 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft19%
- Airline operations61%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to MAF delayed?
- 25% of PHX–MAF 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 26 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to MAF?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 7 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 MAF?
- The scheduled PHX–MAF flight time averages 1h 45m over 581 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are PHX to MAF flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 MAF?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 43% of arrivals on time. The best was December 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 50-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 730 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.