Palm Springs (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Palm Springs (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in March 2025 that fell to 73% — a 21-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 261 mi
Best airline from PSP to PHX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 94% | 4 min | 0.0% | 167 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 83% | 18 min | 0.6% | 1,719 |
| American Airlines | 81% | 19 min | 0.7% | 1,367 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PSP to PHX
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 14 min |
| Friday | 81% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations51%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PSP to PHX delayed?
- 18% of PSP–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PSP to PHX?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 94%, based on 167 flights. 3 airlines flew PSP–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PSP to PHX?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PSP to PHX?
- The scheduled PSP–PHX flight time averages 1h 16m over 261 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are PSP to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 PSP to PHX?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,253 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.