Best Time to Fly SMX to PHX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Santa Maria Public/Capt. G. Allan Hancock Field → Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
405 flights were scheduled from Santa Maria (SMX) to Phoenix (PHX) in the last 12 months, and 84.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (97% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (77%).
1.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SMX to PHX 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 | 84.0% | 137 min | 1.2% | 405 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SMX to PHX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 405 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 87.9% | 2.5% | 203 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.6% | 0.0% | 196 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SMX to PHX
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 | 83.2% | — | 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).