Santa Fe (SAF) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Santa Fe (SAF) to Phoenix (PHX) effectively runs on two schedules. In August 2025, 87% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 65% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 370 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAF to PHX
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (80% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 14 min |
| Friday | 75% | 18 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAF to PHX delayed?
- 24% of SAF–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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAF to PHX?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAF to PHX?
- The scheduled SAF–PHX flight time averages 1h 34m over 370 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are SAF 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 SAF to PHX?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 935 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.