Aspen (ASE) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Aspen (ASE) to Los Angeles (LAX) has an unusually high scrub rate — 6.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 737 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ASE to LAX
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (45%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 41 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 25 min |
| Friday | 71% | 35 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 51 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 38 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft13%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather37%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ASE to LAX delayed?
- 28% of ASE–LAX 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 33 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ASE to LAX?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (45%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ASE to LAX?
- The scheduled ASE–LAX flight time averages 2h 28m over 737 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are ASE to LAX flights cancelled?
- 6.1% 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 LAX?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,419 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.