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Route on-time record

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

San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport). 5,869 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 625 at 6:30 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

SAN → PHX

San Diego to Phoenix: 5,869 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

76%

Cancelled

1.7%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 68% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

American

80% chance on time

Check SAN to PHX fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $28 (Frontier 2084 on 2026-11-16). 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. #1 · American 625

    6:30 AM → 7:58 AM1h 28m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    92%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    0.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (201 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: 68%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.

    Strong track record · 201 flights

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  2. #2 · American 1694

    6:24 AM → 8:00 AM1h 36m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    2.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (148 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: 68%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.

    Moderate track record · 148 flights

    Find American 1694 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 3477

    6:55 AM → 8:15 AM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 68%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.

    Limited track record · 55 flights

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  4. #4 · Southwest 1098

    6:45 AM → 8:15 AM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (25 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: 68%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 25 flights

    Find Southwest 1098 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2247

    9:53 AM → 11:21 AM1h 28m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    31 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • 73% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 30 flights

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  6. #6 · American 2983

    9:28 AM → 10:55 AM1h 27m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (165 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 166 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • 57% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 165 flights

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  7. #7 · Southwest 139

    8:40 AM → 10:05 AM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30. Same departure also flew as Southwest 3886; its record covers all of them.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (24 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: 68%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 24 flights

    Find Southwest 139 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Southwest 3800

    7:45 AM → 9:05 AM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29. Same departure also flew as Southwest 183; its record covers all of them.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    1.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (54 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: 68%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • Short track record (54 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 54 flights

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  9. #9 · American 2461

    9:47 AM → 11:18 AM1h 31m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 2461 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · Southwest 2551

    10:05 AM → 11:30 AM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 23 flights

    Find Southwest 2551 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines80%

    1,671 flights · 81% on time as flown · 0.7% cancel

  • Alaska Airlines77%

    217 flights · 78% on time as flown · 1.8% cancel

  • Southwest Airlines74%

    3,193 flights · 76% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines68%

    413 flights · 69% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)65%

    375 flights · 66% on time as flown · 4.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM89%

    1,190 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • 9 AM to noon84%

    1,055 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • Noon to 3 PM72%

    1,148 flights · avg delay 21 min

  • 3 to 6 PM68%

    1,210 flights · avg delay 23 min

  • 6 to 9 PM70%

    949 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • After 9 PM70%

    317 flights · avg delay 23 min

Best day: Tuesday (84%). Worst: Friday (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.

J
82
F
83
M
79
A
79
M
79
J
71
J
72
A
78
S
82
O
74
N
78
D
80

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft58%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)28%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume12%
  • Severe weather3%

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

SAN to PHX questions

What time of day is best to fly SAN to PHX?
Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 68% 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 SAN to PHX?
American, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,671 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 SAN to PHX?
June (71% on time); the best was February (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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