Which airline is most reliable for PIT (Pittsburgh) to PHX (Phoenix)?

The most reliable airline on the PIT to PHX route is American Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 86%.

How often are flights delayed from PIT to PHX?

About 21% of flights from PIT to PHX experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

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

When flights from PIT to PHX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 90 minutes.

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

With 79% of PIT to PHX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 90 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PHX is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

PIT → PHX

PIT (Pittsburgh) to PHX (Phoenix)

PIT (Pittsburgh) to PHX (Phoenix) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 86%. The average delay is 90 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

American Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 86% vs 73% on time.

Airline Comparison

American Airlines leads at 86% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 73%.

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Good to know

Departing from PIT

82% on time

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

TSA is currently ~13 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at PHX

82% on time

When flights into PHX are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PHX: TSA is ~15 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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