Phoenix (PHX) to Milwaukee (MKE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on PHX–MKE. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 54% — a gap of 36 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,460 mi
Best airline from PHX to MKE
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 14 min | 0.7% | 1,001 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 14 min | 0.3% | 2,061 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to MKE
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 14 min |
| Friday | 75% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft50%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to MKE delayed?
- 25% of PHX–MKE 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to MKE?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,001 flights. 2 airlines flew PHX–MKE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to MKE?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to MKE?
- The scheduled PHX–MKE flight time averages 3h 20m over 1,460 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are PHX to MKE flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 MKE?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,066 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.