Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Ana (SNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly PHX to SNA matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 90% on-time in September 2024 to just 72% in July 2026. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 338 mi
Best airline from PHX to SNA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 1.4% | 569 |
| Southwest Airlines | 81% | 9 min | 0.4% | 4,950 |
| American Airlines | 81% | 15 min | 0.4% | 3,868 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to SNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 11 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 14 min |
| Friday | 80% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to SNA delayed?
- 19% of PHX–SNA 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to SNA?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 569 flights. 3 airlines flew PHX–SNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to SNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to SNA?
- The scheduled PHX–SNA flight time averages 1h 22m over 338 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are PHX to SNA flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 SNA?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 18-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 9,387 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.