Santa Ana (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Santa Ana (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in November 2025 that fell to 71% — a 19-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 78%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 338 mi
Best airline from SNA to PHX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 9 min | 0.7% | 4,948 |
| American Airlines | 83% | 18 min | 0.6% | 3,868 |
| Frontier Airlines | 81% | 16 min | 2.5% | 568 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SNA to PHX
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 13 min |
| Friday | 80% | 16 min |
| Saturdaybest | 89% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SNA to PHX delayed?
- 17% of SNA–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SNA to PHX?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 4,948 flights. 3 airlines flew SNA–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SNA to PHX?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SNA to PHX?
- The scheduled SNA–PHX flight time averages 1h 22m over 338 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are SNA to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 SNA to PHX?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 19-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 9,384 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.