Which airline is most reliable for PHX (Phoenix) to MRY (Monterey)?

The most reliable airline on the PHX to MRY route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 84%.

How often are flights delayed from PHX to MRY?

About 17% of flights from PHX to MRY experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

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

When flights from PHX to MRY are delayed, the average delay is approximately 65 minutes.

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

With 83% of PHX to MRY flights arriving on time and an average delay of 65 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MRY is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

PHX → MRY

PHX (Phoenix) to MRY (Monterey)

PHX (Phoenix) to MRY (Monterey) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 84%. The average delay is 65 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 84% vs American Airlines at 80%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 84% on time; American Airlines trails at 80%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from PHX

81% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PHX has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~11 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at MRY

82% on time

When flights into MRY are late, the average delay is 80 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MRY: TSA is ~18 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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