Aspen (ASE) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Aspen (ASE) to Atlanta (ATL) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 63% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 63%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 42 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,304 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ASE to ATL
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (79% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (40%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 60% | 39 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 25 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 40 min |
| Friday | 57% | 43 min |
| Saturday | 57% | 73 min |
| Sunday | 54% | 49 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather40%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ASE to ATL delayed?
- 37% of ASE–ATL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 42 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ASE to ATL?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (40%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ASE to ATL?
- The scheduled ASE–ATL flight time averages 3h 18m over 1,304 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 37% of the time.
- How often are ASE to ATL flights cancelled?
- 4.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from ASE to ATL?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 38% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 62-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 900 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.