Phoenix (PHX) to Tulsa (TUL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on PHX–TUL. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 87% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 58% — a gap of 30 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 935 mi
Best airline from PHX to TUL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 0.0% | 543 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 16 min | 0.4% | 823 |
| Southwest Airlines | 72% | 16 min | 0.3% | 1,244 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to TUL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 14 min |
| Friday | 76% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to TUL delayed?
- 24% of PHX–TUL 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to TUL?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 543 flights. 3 airlines flew PHX–TUL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to TUL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to TUL?
- The scheduled PHX–TUL flight time averages 2h 22m over 935 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are PHX to TUL flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 TUL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,610 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.