76% of flights from Pittsburgh to Phoenix arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 82% of the time; the 1 p.m. ones 74%. Most reliable airline: American Airlines (82%). 7% 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 PIT → PHX: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 66% of the time. About 1 in 16 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 45 three hours or more; 0.5% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early76%
- 15–30 min late10%
- 30–60 min late6.8%
- 1–2 hours late2.9%
- 2–3 hours late1.0%
- 3+ hours late2.2%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled0.5%
Share of all 804 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 373 | 71% | 0.5% | +3 min | 5.4% | +51 min | Southwest Airlines |
| American Airlines | 365 | 82% | 0.3% | −8 min | 7.1% | +119 min | American Airlines |
| Allegiant Air | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 PIT). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | American Airlines |
|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 82% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (87%). Worst: January (71%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 138 | 71% | 0.7% |
| Tuesday | 104 | 78% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 100 | 73% | 1.0% |
| Thursday | 102 | 74% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 136 | 79% | 0.0% |
| Saturday | 117 | 72% | 0.9% |
| Sunday | 107 | 87% | 0.9% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 4
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| May 18, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from PIT to PHX on time?
76% of 804 scheduled flights from Pittsburgh, PA to Phoenix, AZ arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.5% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly PIT to PHX?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (82% on time). The 1 p.m. departures were the least (74%).
Which airline is most on time from PIT to PHX?
American Airlines: 82% of its 365 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 71%.
What month has the most delays from PIT to PHX?
January (71% on time). The best month is October (87%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- PHX → PIT (return)
- Pittsburgh (PIT) delays by hour
- Flights into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- American Airlines on-time record
- 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.