Aspen (ASE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying ASE to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 7.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 66% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 36 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 7.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 701 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ASE to DFW
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (81% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 41 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 23 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 75% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 35 min |
| Friday | 64% | 35 min |
| Saturday | 59% | 54 min |
| Sunday | 56% | 41 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft14%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather45%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ASE to DFW delayed?
- 34% of ASE–DFW 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 36 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ASE to DFW?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (81% 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 DFW?
- The scheduled ASE–DFW flight time averages 2h 18m over 701 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 34% of the time.
- How often are ASE to DFW flights cancelled?
- 7.2% 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 is the worst month to fly from ASE to DFW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 83%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,493 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.