Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at PHX?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International — Phoenix
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Risky — 17% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at PHX gives you about a 17% chance of missing your connection.
17%
Miss Rate
81%
On-Time Rate
69m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at PHX
A 60-minute connection at PHX is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 17% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 126 minutes.
·Airport reliability: PHX has a 81% on-time rate
−High average delay: When flights are late at PHX, the average delay is 69 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at PHX
45m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 60-minute layover gives you 15 minutes of buffer above the 45-minute domestic minimum. That's a reasonable buffer, but winter weather or afternoon delays can still cause problems.
Terminal Transfers at PHX
How to transfer: PHX Sky Train connects Terminal 3 and Terminal 4; most gates in Terminal 4 connected airside
Transfer time: 5-10 minutes between terminals
✓TSA re-screening: Not required between terminals — Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 are connected post-security via the Sky Train. No re-screening needed.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 126+ minute layovers at PHX
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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