Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 16,586

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: −2.38%

In July 2025, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport handled 16,586 departures. The year-over-year change (−2.38%) reflects schedule fine-tuning and demand normalization after early-summer peaks. As the primary gateway for the Phoenix metro, the hub sustained solid domestic flows across the U.S. Southwest and transcontinental corridors.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 75.33%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: 3.39%

Cancelled Flights: 107

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −63.10%

Departure OTP was 75.33%, with a 3.39% year-over-year change. Afternoon heat, convective weather and airspace programs can trigger minor delays, while day-of staffing adjustments kept cancellations at 107 (−63.10% YoY). For travelers, this means fewer severe disruptions even if short delays persist around peak hours.

Airlines Serving Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Key operators include American Airlines and Southwest, alongside other U.S. majors and LCCs. The network centers on high-frequency domestic links and seasonal cross-border leisure routes, giving passengers multiple timings and connection options via Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport should remain broadly stable with OTP near current levels; late‑afternoon heat and weekend peaks are the main risk windows. Book morning departures when possible, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly app.