Best Time to Fly PHX to PIT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Phoenix Sky Harbor International → Pittsburgh International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
809 flights were scheduled from Phoenix (PHX) to Pittsburgh (PIT) in the last 12 months, and 75.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Allegiant Air led with 78.5% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 71.3%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and March the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
PHX to PIT 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 | 78.5% | 76 min | 1.5% | 66 |
| American Airlines | 78.2% | 73 min | 0.5% | 371 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71.3% | 64 min | 0.5% | 372 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHX to PIT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,595 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 25 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 9am–10am | 88.7% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 10am–11am | 84.6% | 0.0% | 65 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.5% | 0.6% | 175 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.7% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 63.7% | 0.0% | 114 |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.6% | 0.0% | 340 |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.2% | 0.5% | 574 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.8% | 1.0% | 100 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 7 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHX to PIT
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) | 87.9% | +10.5 pts | 0.0% | 33 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.1% | -5.3 pts | 0.0% | 68 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.7% | -8.7 pts | 0.0% | 262 |
| All other days | 77.4% | — | 0.4% | 1,232 |
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).