South Bend (SBN) to Phoenix (AZA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
South Bend (SBN) to Phoenix (AZA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 147 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.40
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,501 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SBN to AZA
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (75% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 10 min |
| Thursdaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Friday | 65% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 50% | 30 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SBN to AZA delayed?
- 31% of SBN–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 SBN to AZA?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (75% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SBN to AZA?
- The scheduled SBN–AZA flight time averages 3h 51m over 1,501 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are SBN to AZA flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 280 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.