79% of flights from Phoenix to Provo arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 9 a.m. departures ran on time 89% of the time; the 8 p.m. ones 70%. 8% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for AZA → PVU: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 52% of the time. About 1 in 13 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 47 three hours or more; 0.4% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early79%
- 15–30 min late6.6%
- 30–60 min late6.1%
- 1–2 hours late3.4%
- 2–3 hours late2.0%
- 3+ hours late2.1%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled0.4%
Share of all 708 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | 708 | 79% | 0.4% | −5 min | 7.5% | +102 min | Allegiant Air |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at AZA). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
Last flight of the day
On AZA → PVU, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.7% of the time, against 0.3% for its earlier flights (2.5× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 2.9% of the time (earlier flights: 1.8%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | 6:41 p.m. | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% | first flight 8:32 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in PVU tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: February (82%). Worst: July (69%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 114 | 75% | 0.9% |
| Tuesday | 68 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 79 | — | — |
| Thursday | 109 | 75% | 0.9% |
| Friday | 119 | 82% | 0.0% |
| Saturday | 98 | — | — |
| Sunday | 121 | 79% | 0.8% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 2 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Phoenix or Provo. PHX → SLC has been 3 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZA → PVU (this route) | 708 | 79% | 0.4% |
| PHX → SLC Phoenix Sky Harbor to Salt Lake City | 5,779 | 82% | 0.5% |
Questions
How often are flights from AZA to PVU on time?
79% of 708 scheduled flights from Phoenix, AZ to Provo, UT arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.4% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly AZA to PVU?
Flights scheduled to leave at 9 a.m. were the most reliable (89% on time). The 8 p.m. departures were the least (70%).
What month has the most delays from AZA to PVU?
July (69% on time). The best month is February (82%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from AZA to PVU more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last AZA–PVU flight of the day was cancelled 0.7% of the time over the past year, against 0.3% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- PVU → AZA (return)
- Mesa Gateway (AZA) delays by hour
- Flights into Provo (PVU)
- Allegiant Air on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.