Route on-time record
SAF to PHX: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Santa Fe (Santa Fe Municipal Airport) to Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport). 516 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 6365 at 3:25 PM.
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SAF → PHX
Santa Fe to Phoenix: 516 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
77%
Cancelled
0.6%
avg delay 19 min
Best time to leave
3 to 6 PM
80% on time vs 73% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
76% chance on time
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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 · SkyWest 6365 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
3:25 PM → 3:59 PM1h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
79%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 82%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 18 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 80% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 73%).
- Lands inside PHX's trouble window: 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 44 flights
Find 3:25 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 6369 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:30 PM → 7:10 PM1h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
75%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Avg arrival delay
- 17 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (69 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 73% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 80%).
- Lands inside PHX's trouble window: 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 56% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 69 flights
Find 6:30 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 6245 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
3:35 PM → 4:09 PM1h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
73%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 63%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 40 min
- Arrived on time 63% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 80% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 73%).
- Lands inside PHX's trouble window: 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 30 flights
Find 3:35 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · SkyWest 6297 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:38 PM → 7:16 PM1h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 6309; its record covers all of them.
73%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 70%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 38 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (53 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 53 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 73% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 80%).
- Lands inside PHX's trouble window: 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 53 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)76%
516 flights · 77% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- 3 to 6 PM80%
252 flights · avg delay 14 min
- 6 to 9 PM73%
244 flights · avg delay 24 min
Best day: Wednesday (83%). Worst: Sunday (72%).
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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
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)28%
- Air traffic control and airport volume15%
- 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
SAF to PHX questions
- What time of day is best to fly SAF to PHX?
- 3 to 6 PM: 80% of flights arrived on time, against 73% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from SAF to PHX?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 516 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 SAF to PHX?
- March (71% on time); the best was December (83%), 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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