Which airline is most reliable for PHX (Phoenix) to ICT (Wichita)?

The most reliable airline on the PHX to ICT route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from PHX to ICT?

About 20% of flights from PHX to ICT experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on PHX to ICT flights?

When flights from PHX to ICT are delayed, the average delay is approximately 55 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a PHX to ICT flight?

With 80% of PHX to ICT flights arriving on time and an average delay of 55 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ICT is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

PHX → ICT

PHX (Phoenix) to ICT (Wichita)

PHX (Phoenix) to ICT (Wichita) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 88%. The average delay is 55 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 88% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 73%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 88% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 73%.

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Good to know

Departing from PHX

82% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PHX has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~14 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at ICT

78% on time

When flights into ICT are late, the average delay is 78 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ICT: TSA is ~30 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.