Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario (ONT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario (ONT) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 88% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 71% — a 17-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 8.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 325 mi
Best airline from PHX to ONT
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 92% | 5 min | 0.0% | 216 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 88% | 8 min | 0.2% | 504 |
| American Airlines | 81% | 14 min | 0.5% | 2,392 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 12 min | 0.2% | 3,239 |
| Frontier Airlines | 76% | 16 min | 5.4% | 74 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to ONT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 12 min |
| Friday | 75% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 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 aircraft60%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system4%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to ONT delayed?
- 20% of PHX–ONT 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to ONT?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 216 flights. 5 airlines flew PHX–ONT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to ONT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to ONT?
- The scheduled PHX–ONT flight time averages 1h 17m over 325 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are PHX to ONT flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 ONT?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 17-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,425 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.