PHX Today
Clean day. Departures at 85%, arrivals slightly better at 89%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from PHX. 85% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: midday flights (12pm - 3pm) run at 89%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 82%. That is a 7-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Tucson International Airport (TUS) is 110 miles away and running 92% today. If your route is available from both airports, TUS is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at PHX
Aeromexico is the most reliable carrier at PHX with 81% on-time. United Airlines runs 53%. That is a 28-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
PHX Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Midday vs Late Morning is a 7-point swing at PHX. The midday block runs at 89%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 86%. Hit 55% around 2am, peaked at 100% around 6am. A 45-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 5 points from last week (79% vs 84%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
PHX has been bouncing between 62% and 90%. Best day was Sep 6 at 90%. Worst was Jul 17 at 62%. The norm is 74-80%, which is just how PHX runs.
About PHX Delays
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is currently running on time with 85% on-time departures and 89% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has averaged 79% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include TUS (Tucson International Airport). When PHX is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.