Route on-time record

MIA to PHX: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Miami (Miami International Airport) to Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport). 1,834 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1983 at 7:05 AM.

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MIA → PHX

Miami to Phoenix: 1,834 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

0.8%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 70% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

American

77% chance on time

Check MIA to PHX fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $217 (Southwest 2512 on 2026-11-11). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · American 1983
7:05 AM → 9:18 AM5h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.5%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (195 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 70%).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 195 flights
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#2 · American 1061
7:15 AM → 9:08 AM4h 53m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 70%).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#3 · American 2677
9:50 AM → 11:54 AM5h 04m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (38 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 38 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 38 flights
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#4 · American 896
2:20 PM → 4:10 PM4h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside MIA's trouble window: 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Lands inside PHX's trouble window: 45% of its 47 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#5 · American 1968
10:00 PM → 11:59 PM4h 59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
26 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 55 flights
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#6 · American 3172
10:59 AM → 12:56 PM4h 57m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.6%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (157 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 157 flights
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#7 · American 1454
1:52 PM → 3:57 PM5h 05m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
28 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (48 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 48 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside MIA's trouble window: 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Lands inside PHX's trouble window: 45% of its 47 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 48 flights
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#8 · American 1677
7:55 PM → 10:04 PM5h 09m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
68%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 68% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 57% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#9 · American 2277
5:30 PM → 7:43 PM5h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
68%
chance on time
On time (history)
67%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
24 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (48 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 48 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 70% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
- Departs inside MIA's trouble window: 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Limited track record · 48 flights
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#10 · American 2982
5:11 PM → 7:08 PM4h 57m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
68%
chance on time
On time (history)
62%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
24 min
- Arrived on time 62% of the time (113 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 113 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 70% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
- Departs inside MIA's trouble window: 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 113 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

American Airlines77%
1,834 flights · 78% on time as flown · 0.8% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM89%
420 flights · avg delay 8 min
9 AM to noon77%
220 flights · avg delay 16 min
Noon to 3 PM75%
276 flights · avg delay 19 min
3 to 6 PM70%
341 flights · avg delay 19 min
6 to 9 PM77%
365 flights · avg delay 14 min
After 9 PM74%
212 flights · avg delay 20 min

Best day: Wednesday (78%). Worst: Sunday (73%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)46%
Late-arriving aircraft34%
Air traffic control and airport volume14%
Severe weather6%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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MIA to PHX questions

What time of day is best to fly MIA to PHX?: Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 70% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from MIA to PHX?: American, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,834 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on MIA to PHX?: July (64% on time); the best was October (86%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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