is the most reliable airline on the PHX to DSM route with a 86% on-time rate, compared to American Airlines at 77%. Based on 470 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: PHX to DSM
Phoenix to Des Moines — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
86%
Southwest Airlines82%
SkyWest Airlines82%
American Airlines77%
PHX to DSM Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQBest | 86% | 0.4% | 38m | 470 |
| Southwest AirlinesWN | 82% | 0.6% | 37m | 396 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 82% | 1.0% | 51m | 478 |
| American AirlinesAAWorst | 77% | 0.9% | 77m | 1,937 |
Route Overview
80%
Overall On-Time
64m
Avg Delay
0.9%
Cancel Rate
3,338
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.