Tulsa (TUL) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Tulsa (TUL) to Phoenix (PHX) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 71% — a 22-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 (88% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 935 mi
Best airline from TUL to PHX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 85% | 10 min | 0.0% | 450 |
| Southwest Airlines | 84% | 10 min | 0.6% | 1,215 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 24 min | 0.4% | 826 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TUL to PHX
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 12 min |
| Friday | 82% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TUL to PHX delayed?
- 17% of TUL–PHX flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TUL to PHX?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 450 flights. 3 airlines flew TUL–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TUL to PHX?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TUL to PHX?
- The scheduled TUL–PHX flight time averages 2h 45m over 935 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are TUL to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from TUL to PHX?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,491 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.