Best Time to Fly SAF to PHX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Santa Fe Regional → Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
516 flights were scheduled from Santa Fe (SAF) to Phoenix (PHX) in the last 12 months, and 76.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and March the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
SAF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 76.5% | 75 min | 0.6% | 516 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SAF to PHX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 904 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 80.0% | 0.7% | 417 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.5% | 0.8% | 352 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.2% | 0.0% | 109 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 3 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SAF 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) | Limited data | 23 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.4% | +1.5 pts | 0.0% | 37 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.1% | -4.7 pts | 0.0% | 124 |
| All other days | 76.8% | — | 0.8% | 720 |
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).