74% of flights from Phoenix to Pittsburgh arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 3 p.m. departures ran on time 77% of the time; the 4 p.m. ones 69%. Most reliable airline: American Airlines (78%). 10% 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 PHX → PIT: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 52% of the time. About 1 in 11 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 45 three hours or more; 0.5% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early74%
- 15–30 min late8.8%
- 30–60 min late7.1%
- 1–2 hours late5.2%
- 2–3 hours late1.7%
- 3+ hours late2.2%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled0.5%
Share of all 804 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 372 | 70% | 0.5% | +2 min | 9.1% | +63 min | Southwest Airlines |
| American Airlines | 366 | 78% | 0.3% | −8 min | 9.6% | +78 min | American Airlines |
| Allegiant Air | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | Allegiant Air |
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 PHX). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | American Airlines |
|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | 77% |
| 4 p.m. | 76% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: February (84%). Worst: March (66%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 137 | 69% | 0.7% |
| Tuesday | 104 | 75% | 1.0% |
| Wednesday | 100 | 80% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 103 | 73% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 136 | 75% | 0.7% |
| Saturday | 118 | 86% | 0.0% |
| Sunday | 106 | 60% | 0.9% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 3 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2871 | 3:46 p.m. | 203 | 77% | 0.0% | −7 min | American Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from PHX to PIT on time?
74% of 804 scheduled flights from Phoenix, AZ to Pittsburgh, PA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.5% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly PHX to PIT?
Flights scheduled to leave at 3 p.m. were the most reliable (77% on time). The 4 p.m. departures were the least (69%).
Which airline is most on time from PHX to PIT?
American Airlines: 78% of its 366 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 70%.
What month has the most delays from PHX to PIT?
March (66% on time). The best month is February (84%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- PIT → PHX (return)
- Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) delays by hour
- Flights into Pittsburgh (PIT)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- American Airlines on-time record
- Allegiant Air 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.