Phoenix (PHX) to Portland (PDX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Portland (PDX) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 89% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 71% — a 18-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 10
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,010 mi
Best airline from PHX to PDX
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 8 min | 0.4% | 2,619 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 88% | 8 min | 0.0% | 144 |
| Frontier Airlines | 81% | 18 min | 0.0% | 352 |
| American Airlines | 80% | 17 min | 0.3% | 1,961 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75% | 13 min | 0.2% | 2,605 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to PDX
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 14 min |
| Friday | 81% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 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 aircraft52%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to PDX delayed?
- 19% of PHX–PDX 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 PDX?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 2,619 flights. 5 airlines flew PHX–PDX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to PDX?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to PDX?
- The scheduled PHX–PDX flight time averages 2h 47m over 1,010 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are PHX to PDX flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 PDX?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 18-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,725 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.