Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs (PSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs (PSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 69% — a 23-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 (86% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 261 mi
Best airline from PHX to PSP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 90% | 5 min | 0.0% | 167 |
| American Airlines | 80% | 14 min | 0.6% | 1,223 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 13 min | 0.8% | 1,720 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to PSP
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 12 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations46%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to PSP delayed?
- 19% of PHX–PSP 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to PSP?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 167 flights. 3 airlines flew PHX–PSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to PSP?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to PSP?
- The scheduled PHX–PSP flight time averages 1h 13m over 261 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are PHX to PSP flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 PSP?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,110 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.