Best Time to Fly AZA to FSD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Mesa Gateway → Joe Foss Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
371 flights were scheduled from Phoenix (AZA) to Sioux Falls (FSD) in the last 12 months, and 83.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Allegiant Air was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (94% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (78%).
0.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
AZA to FSD on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | 83.2% | 53 min | 0.5% | 371 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AZA to FSD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 725 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 100.0% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 7am–8am | 91.5% | 0.8% | 119 |
| 8am–9am | 92.7% | 0.0% | 109 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 21 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 21 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 88.9% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.0% | 0.4% | 228 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.0% | 0.0% | 103 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 5 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AZA to FSD
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.8% | -6.2 pts | 0.0% | 45 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.3% | -11.7 pts | 0.0% | 95 |
| All other days | 88.0% | — | 0.3% | 571 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).