Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson (TUS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
On this route, when you fly matters more than who you fly. Book the morning: morning departures from PHX reach TUS on time 91% of the time, versus 79% later in the day. Overall the route posts a 84% on-time rate, ahead of the national 78%. Among carriers, Envoy Air has the edge at 88%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 9.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 109 mi
Best airline from PHX to TUS
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 88% | 6 min | 0.8% | 1,233 |
| American Airlines | 86% | 10 min | 1.0% | 763 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 84% | 12 min | 0.3% | 4,633 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 15 min | 0.6% | 176 |
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 (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 89% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 10 min |
| Friday | 82% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations55%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to TUS delayed?
- 16% of PHX–TUS 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 11 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 1,233 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 (74%). 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 16% of the time.
- How often are PHX to TUS flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PHX to TUS?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 89% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 6,805 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.