Best Time to Fly AZA to DSM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Mesa Gateway → Des Moines International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
180 flights were scheduled from Phoenix (AZA) to Des Moines (DSM) in the last 12 months, and 71.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Allegiant Air was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (83% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (66%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
AZA to DSM on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | 71.3% | 97 min | 1.1% | 180 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AZA to DSM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 370 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 7am–8am | 91.9% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 8am–9am | 90.0% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 10am–11am | 75.0% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.7% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 41.9% | 3.1% | 32 |
| 5pm–6pm | 48.2% | 3.5% | 58 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 9 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AZA to DSM
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 21 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 61.8% | -10.9 pts | 0.0% | 55 |
| All other days | 72.8% | — | 1.1% | 282 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).