Best Time to Fly PHX to PAE: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Phoenix Sky Harbor International → Seattle Paine Field International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
582 flights were scheduled from Phoenix (PHX) to Everett (PAE) in the last 12 months, and 88.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 10.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Alaska Airlines led with 89.1% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 71.9%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (93% on time) and November the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 0.9% (US average 1.8%).
PHX to PAE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 89.1% | 47 min | 0.9% | 549 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71.9% | 61 min | 0.0% | 33 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHX to PAE
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,201 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 | Limited data | 14 | |
| 9am–10am | 88.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 10am–11am | 91.9% | 1.2% | 251 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.4% | 0.0% | 77 |
| 12pm–1pm | 96.7% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.5% | 0.7% | 152 |
| 2pm–3pm | 93.8% | 1.0% | 194 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.7% | 1.4% | 71 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 90.0% | 0.7% | 142 |
| 9pm–10pm | 81.3% | 0.9% | 109 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHX to PAE
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 | 27 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.4% | -5.7 pts | 1.7% | 60 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 90.8% | +3.7 pts | 1.4% | 221 |
| All other days | 87.1% | — | 0.6% | 893 |
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).