Best Time to Fly PHX to SMX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Phoenix Sky Harbor International → Santa Maria Public/Capt. G. Allan Hancock Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
405 flights were scheduled from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Maria (SMX) in the last 12 months, and 84.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and January the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
PHX to SMX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 84.8% | 118 min | 1.2% | 405 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHX to SMX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 405 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.8% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.2% | 0.0% | 136 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 92.3% | 2.9% | 69 |
| 9pm–10pm | 83.1% | 2.5% | 80 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 24 | |
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 SMX
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) | Limited data | 30 | ||
| All other days | 84.1% | — | 1.1% | 361 |
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).