Pittsburgh (PIT) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Pittsburgh (PIT) to Phoenix (PHX) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 65% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,814 mi
Best airline from PIT to PHX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 27 min | 0.3% | 757 |
| Allegiant Air | 73% | 17 min | 1.1% | 94 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 14 min | 0.2% | 809 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIT to PHX
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 35 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 13 min |
| Sundaybest | 85% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations55%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIT to PHX delayed?
- 23% of PIT–PHX 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PIT to PHX?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 757 flights. 3 airlines flew PIT–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIT to PHX?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (100% 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 PIT to PHX?
- The scheduled PIT–PHX flight time averages 4h 37m over 1,814 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are PIT to PHX 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 PIT to PHX?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,660 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.