PHX delays today: Phoenix Sky Harbor International has an on-time departure rate of about 82%. The FAA airport status for PHX typically shows an average delay of 67 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 16-22 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 10 AM (19-25 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.PHX Phoenix Delays & Airport Status
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
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Full breakdown →82% on timeAvg delay 67 min
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 82% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.
The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.
Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes.
Generally mild weather year-round.
Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).
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Airlines at PHX
On-time departure rate from DOT data
SkyWest Airlines84%
Allegiant Air84%
Delta Air Lines84%
United Airlines83%
Alaska Airlines82%
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