Best Time to Fly AZA to RFD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Mesa Gateway → Chicago/Rockford International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
184 flights were scheduled from Phoenix (AZA) to Rockford (RFD) in the last 12 months, and 78.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Allegiant Air was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (95% on time) and July the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
AZA to RFD 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 | 78.1% | 67 min | 0.0% | 184 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AZA to RFD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 338 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 20 | |
| 7am–8am | 96.0% | 0.0% | 74 |
| 8am–9am | 95.0% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 65.6% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.2% | 0.0% | 87 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 3 | |
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 RFD
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 | 7 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 17 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.0% | -1.6 pts | 0.0% | 59 |
| All other days | 84.7% | — | 0.0% | 255 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).