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Route on-time record

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

Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field) to Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport). 405 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 84% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.2% were cancelled.

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SMX → PHX

Santa Maria to Phoenix: 405 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

84%

Cancelled

1.2%

avg delay 22 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

88% on time vs 80% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

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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.

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

    On time by departure time

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

    • Before 9 AM88%

      203 flights · avg delay 25 min

    • 3 to 6 PM80%

      202 flights · avg delay 19 min

    Best day: Thursday (91%). Worst: Monday (77%).

    On time by month

    All airlines, Jun 2025 to May 2026. One year of data, so a single stormy month can stand out.

    J
    81
    F
    75
    M
    92
    A
    92
    M
    -
    J
    -
    J
    -
    A
    -
    S
    -
    O
    97
    N
    76
    D
    82

    What delays this route

    • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)54%
    • Severe weather24%
    • Late-arriving aircraft16%
    • Air traffic control and airport volume6%

    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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    SMX to PHX questions

    What time of day is best to fly SMX to PHX?
    Before 9 AM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 80% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
    What is the worst month for delays on SMX to PHX?
    February (75% on time); the best was October (97%), from one year of data, so one bad storm season can move a month.
    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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