Aspen (ASE) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Aspen (ASE) to Austin (AUS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 184 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 55% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 11% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 55%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 44 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 11.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.50
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 812 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ASE to AUS
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (71% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 50% | 45 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 37 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 70% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 53% | 39 min |
| Friday | 55% | 51 min |
| Saturday | 49% | 61 min |
| Sunday | 43% | 56 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations10%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather46%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ASE to AUS delayed?
- 45% of ASE–AUS flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 44 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ASE to AUS?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (71% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ASE to AUS?
- The scheduled ASE–AUS flight time averages 2h 24m over 812 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 45% of the time.
- How often are ASE to AUS flights cancelled?
- 11% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ASE to AUS?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 70% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 43%.
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Based on 383 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.