78% of flights from Austin to Phoenix arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 6 a.m. departures ran on time 92% of the time; the 8 p.m. ones 54%. Most reliable airline: American Airlines (81%). 9% 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 AUS → PHX: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 53% of the time. About 1 in 13 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 67 three hours or more; 0.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early78%
- 15–30 min late7.2%
- 30–60 min late6.0%
- 1–2 hours late4.5%
- 2–3 hours late1.7%
- 3+ hours late1.5%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled0.8%
Share of all 3,410 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 | 2,002 | 77% | 0.7% | −5 min | 6.8% | +54 min | Southwest Airlines |
| American Airlines | 1,225 | 81% | 0.7% | −8 min | 9.2% | +132 min | American Airlines 100%, Envoy 0% |
| Frontier Airlines | 127 | 76% | 2.4% | −6 min | 7.1% | +55 min | Frontier Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | SkyWest |
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 AUS). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Southwest Airlines | American Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 6 a.m. | 95% | 89% |
| 9 a.m. | 89% | — |
| 11 a.m. | 87% | — |
| noon | 82% | 75% |
| 2 p.m. | 80% | 79% |
| 3 p.m. | 67% | — |
| 4 p.m. | 70% | — |
| 5 p.m. | 62% | — |
| 6 p.m. | 71% | 73% |
| 7 p.m. | 55% | — |
Last flight of the day
On AUS → PHX, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.4% of the time, against 0.8% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 2.2% of the time (earlier flights: 1.4%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2:35 p.m. | 0.5% | 3.6% | 0.8% | first flight 6:16 a.m. |
| Southwest Airlines | 8:35 p.m. | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | first flight 6:50 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.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: February (86%). Worst: July (72%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 546 | 76% | 1.3% |
| Tuesday | 442 | 81% | 0.4% |
| Wednesday | 448 | 81% | 0.9% |
| Thursday | 538 | 77% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 548 | 78% | 0.7% |
| Saturday | 357 | 84% | 0.8% |
| Sunday | 531 | 72% | 1.1% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 16 · airline 5 · air traffic/airport 5
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 455 | 6:00 a.m. | 208 | 89% | 1.4% | −7 min | American Airlines |
| AA 2042 | 12:04 p.m. | 203 | 80% | 0.0% | −9 min | American Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2026 | 11 | 0% | 5 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 9 | 22% | 3 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 8 | 25% | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 7 | 29% | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 12 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from AUS to PHX on time?
78% of 3,410 scheduled flights from Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.8% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly AUS to PHX?
Flights scheduled to leave at 6 a.m. were the most reliable (92% on time). The 8 p.m. departures were the least (54%).
Which airline is most on time from AUS to PHX?
American Airlines: 81% of its 1,225 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 77%. Frontier Airlines: 76%.
What month has the most delays from AUS to PHX?
July (72% on time). The best month is February (86%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from AUS to PHX more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last AUS–PHX flight of the day was cancelled 0.4% of the time over the past year, against 0.8% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- PHX → AUS (return)
- Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) delays by hour
- Flights into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- American Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
- Delta Air Lines 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.