Yuma (YUM) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Yuma (YUM) to Phoenix (PHX) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 96% of arrivals were on time; in March 2025 that fell to 73% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 160 mi
Best airline from YUM to PHX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 87% | 8 min | 1.9% | 755 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 85% | 19 min | 0.3% | 2,134 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from YUM to PHX
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 15 min |
| Friday | 84% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations65%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from YUM to PHX delayed?
- 14% of YUM–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from YUM to PHX?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 755 flights. 2 airlines flew YUM–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from YUM to PHX?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 4 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 YUM to PHX?
- The scheduled YUM–PHX flight time averages 1h 3m over 160 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are YUM to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 YUM to PHX?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,889 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.