PHX Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 63%, arrivals better at 74%. Early morning flights ran 40 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 83%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at PHX. 63% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 83%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 43%. That is a 40-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at PHX
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable carrier at PHX with 86% on-time. American Airlines runs 36%. That is a 50-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
Early Morning vs Evening is a 40-point swing at PHX. The early morning block runs at 83%. 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 80%. 2am is where it broke down, dropping to 31%. Currently at 63%, well below the morning numbers. A 69-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 14 points from last week (59% vs 73%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Mon was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
PHX has been bouncing between 54% and 87%. Best day was May 31 at 87%. Worst was Jun 16 at 54%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how PHX runs. Today's 63% is well below the norm.
About PHX Delays
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 63% on-time departures and 74% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has averaged 59% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.