Springfield (SGF) to Phoenix (AZA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Springfield (SGF) to Phoenix (AZA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 186 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.51
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,066 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SGF to AZA
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 60% | 35 min |
| Thursdaybest | 84% | 10 min |
| Friday | 64% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 16 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 operations23%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SGF to AZA delayed?
- 24% of SGF–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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SGF to AZA?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SGF to AZA?
- The scheduled SGF–AZA flight time averages 2h 53m over 1,066 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are SGF to AZA flights cancelled?
- 0.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for SGF to AZA?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 84% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 64%.
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Based on 419 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.