Rockford (RFD) to Phoenix (AZA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Rockford (RFD) to Phoenix (AZA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 184 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 74% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.50
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,373 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RFD to AZA
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 100% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 18 min |
| Friday | 75% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 50% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations16%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather19%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RFD to AZA delayed?
- 26% of RFD–AZA 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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RFD to AZA?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RFD to AZA?
- The scheduled RFD–AZA flight time averages 3h 33m over 1,373 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are RFD to AZA 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%.
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Based on 352 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.