What's the busiest hour for departures at PHX?

Departures from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 68.8 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of PHX?

The quietest hour with regular service is 02:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

How long are security wait times at PHX?

Average weekday security wait at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 5 minutes, and weekend wait is 6 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.

Which airline operates the most flights from PHX?

American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with 8638 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from PHX?

Denver (DEN) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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PHX Airport - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix, United States. Departures peak at 08:00 local, averaging 68.8 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-18. Schedule coverage: 33 days observed.

Peak departure hour

08:00

68.8 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

02:00

1 flights/hr

Avg weekday wait

5 min

Security

Avg weekend wait

6 min

Security

Traffic score

83/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 654.3 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 09:00 local (62.5 flights/hr). Total: 603.4 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. American Airlines (AA) 8,638
2. Southwest Airlines (WN) 6,183
3. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 1,124
4. United Airlines, (UA) 1,045
5. Alaska Airlines, (AS) 719

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Denver (DEN) 837
2. 🇺🇸 Los Angeles (LAX) 680
3. 🇺🇸 Seattle (SEA) 667
4. 🇺🇸 San Diego (SAN) 576
5. 🇺🇸 Chicago (ORD) 550

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at PHX?: Departures from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 68.8 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of PHX?: The quietest hour with regular service is 02:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
How long are security wait times at PHX?: Average weekday security wait at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 5 minutes, and weekend wait is 6 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.
Which airline operates the most flights from PHX?: American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with 8638 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from PHX?: Denver (DEN) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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