Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland (OAK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on PHX–OAK. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but June 2026 dropped to 64% — a gap of 27 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 5.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 646 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to OAK
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (99% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 13 min |
| Friday | 79% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 82% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft58%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system3%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to OAK delayed?
- 22% of PHX–OAK 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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to OAK?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (99% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to OAK?
- The scheduled PHX–OAK flight time averages 2h 1m over 646 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are PHX to OAK flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 OAK?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,170 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.