PHX Today
Decent day. Departures at 77%. Early morning flights ran 27 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 94%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at PHX. 77% on-time means roughly 1 in 4 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 94%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 67%. That is a 27-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at PHX
Aeromexico is the most reliable carrier at PHX with 91% on-time. American Airlines runs 48%. That is a 43-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 27-point swing at PHX. The early morning block runs at 94%. 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 91%. Hit 60% around 9pm, peaked at 100% around 5am. Currently at 77%, well below the morning numbers. A 40-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 72%, last week 72%. Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
PHX has been bouncing between 60% and 87%. Best day was May 31 at 87%. Worst was Jun 15 at 60%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how PHX runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About PHX Delays
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 77% on-time departures and 79% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has averaged 72% 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.