Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Fe (SAF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Fe (SAF) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in November 2024 that fell to 68% — a 25-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 370 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to SAF
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 31 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 12 min |
| Friday | 77% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations63%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to SAF delayed?
- 19% of PHX–SAF 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to SAF?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to SAF?
- The scheduled PHX–SAF flight time averages 1h 26m over 370 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are PHX to SAF 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 SAF?
- November 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 901 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.