Aspen (ASE) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Aspen (ASE) to Austin (AUS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 180 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 57% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 11.5% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 57%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 44 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 11.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.49
- 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 2 p.m. (67% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 47% | 49 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 74% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 60% | 41 min |
| Friday | 58% | 51 min |
| Saturday | 47% | 64 min |
| Sunday | 44% | 54 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations9%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather49%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ASE to AUS delayed?
- 44% of ASE–AUS 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 44 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ASE to AUS?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (67% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (50%). 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 44% of the time.
- How often are ASE to AUS flights cancelled?
- 11.5% 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 day of the week is most reliable for ASE to AUS?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 74% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 44%.
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Based on 348 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.