Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson (TUS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on PHX–TUS. January 2025 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but June 2026 dropped to 74% — a gap of 18 points. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 78%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 9.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 109 mi
Best airline from PHX to TUS
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 88% | 6 min | 0.7% | 1,240 |
| American Airlines | 83% | 13 min | 0.9% | 810 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 83% | 13 min | 0.3% | 4,838 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71% | 16 min | 0.3% | 298 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to TUS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 11 min |
| Friday | 82% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations53%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to TUS delayed?
- 17% of PHX–TUS 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 TUS?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 1,240 flights. 4 airlines flew PHX–TUS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to TUS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to TUS?
- The scheduled PHX–TUS flight time averages 54m over 109 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are PHX to TUS flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 TUS?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 18-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,186 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.