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Direct flights from Phoenix (PHX) to Atlanta (ATL): 32 nonstop departures observed each week across 5 airlines. 83% of the last 6 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 25 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 6 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,549 km, an estimated 3 hours 46 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Phoenix and Atlanta. Updated 7 September 2026 at 01:54 UTC.
PHX
Phoenix
smooth · +12
ATL
Atlanta
smooth · +0
2,549 km · ~3h 46m est.
Runs reliable · 5 airlines · 32x weekly · nonstop
83% on time
of the last 6 operated PHX → ATL flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −25 min. 0 of 6 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival−25 minacross the last 6 operated legs
Flight time~3h 46mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures32x5 direct airlines on the leg
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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American AirlinesDelta Air LinesFrontier AirlinesSouthwest Airlines
Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysDelta Air LinesDL80% on time
Flights DL918 05:45 daily · DL901 07:05 daily · DL348 10:19 daily · DL796 13:18 daily
Frontier AirlinesF9
Flights F92608 12:19 Mo We Fr Sa
Southwest AirlinesWN
Flights WN1301 10:05 Mo Th Fr · WN3359 10:55 Tu We Sa · WN1356 varies Su
United AirlinesUA
Flights UA356 06:20 daily
History
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at PHX: 36% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +5 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Phoenix to Atlanta route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop PHX to ATL flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure
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PHX to ATL questions
Is PHX–ATL running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at PHX is the weaker end, route health score 92/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on PHX–ATL?
Operators schedule morning departures around 05:45 and evening departures around 23:56 from PHX. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the ATL delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from PHX to ATL?
Great-circle distance is 2,549 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 210–248 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does PHX–ATL fly?
5 carriers operate this route, around 66 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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