Best Time to Fly JFK to PHX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,034 flights were scheduled from New York (JFK) to Phoenix (PHX) in the last 12 months, and 77.6% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, American Airlines led with 80.5% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 74.4%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and July the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 3.1% (US average 1.8%).
JFK to PHX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 80.5% | 91 min | 2.6% | 1,585 |
| JetBlue | 74.4% | 59 min | 4.1% | 531 |
| Delta Air Lines | 74.4% | 59 min | 3.5% | 918 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to PHX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,754 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 87.7% | 2.2% | 667 |
| 7am–8am | 88.4% | 1.5% | 271 |
| 8am–9am | 84.9% | 2.1% | 909 |
| 9am–10am | 80.5% | 1.2% | 249 |
| 10am–11am | 83.1% | 2.9% | 140 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.9% | 1.5% | 599 |
| 1pm–2pm | 87.0% | 0.7% | 148 |
| 3pm–4pm | 83.2% | 4.0% | 124 |
| 4pm–5pm | 73.5% | 2.7% | 365 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.7% | 1.5% | 1,063 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.6% | 2.8% | 498 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.2% | 5.6% | 270 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.3% | 1.4% | 353 |
| 9pm–10pm | 64.2% | 1.2% | 82 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JFK to PHX
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) | 75.7% | -6.2 pts | 1.8% | 109 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.1% | -13.8 pts | 3.8% | 239 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.9% | -9.0 pts | 4.4% | 907 |
| All other days | 81.9% | — | 1.6% | 4,499 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).