85% of flights from Memphis to Phoenix arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 8 a.m. departures ran on time 90% of the time; the 7 a.m. ones 88%. Most reliable airline: American Airlines (88%). 5% 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 MEM → PHX: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 68% of the time. About 1 in 29 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 153 three hours or more; 1.1% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early85%
- 15–30 min late6.8%
- 30–60 min late3.5%
- 1–2 hours late1.5%
- 2–3 hours late1.3%
- 3+ hours late0.7%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled1.1%
Share of all 458 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 344 | 88% | 1.2% | −14 min | 2.3% | +88 min | American Airlines 56%, Envoy 39%, SkyWest 4% |
| Southwest Airlines | 109 | 75% | 0.9% | −1 min | 7.3% | +54 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | Frontier Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Delta Air Lines |
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 MEM). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | American Airlines |
|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 88% |
| 8 a.m. | 90% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (88%). Worst: June (73%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 57 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 48 | — | — |
| Thursday | 62 | — | — |
| Friday | 74 | — | — |
| Saturday | 69 | — | — |
| Sunday | 75 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 5
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from MEM to PHX on time?
85% of 458 scheduled flights from Memphis, TN to Phoenix, AZ arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.1% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly MEM to PHX?
Flights scheduled to leave at 8 a.m. were the most reliable (90% on time). The 7 a.m. departures were the least (88%).
Which airline is most on time from MEM to PHX?
American Airlines: 88% of its 344 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 75%.
What month has the most delays from MEM to PHX?
June (73% on time). The best month is October (88%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- PHX → MEM (return)
- Frederick W. Smith (MEM) delays by hour
- Flights into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)
- American Airlines on-time record
- Southwest 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.