Aspen (ASE) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Aspen (ASE) to Los Angeles (LAX) has an unusually high scrub rate — 6.2% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 35 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- 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 (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 44 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 25 min |
| Friday | 70% | 35 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 53 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 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 aircraft16%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather38%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ASE to LAX delayed?
- 29% of ASE–LAX 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 35 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 (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 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 29% of the time.
- How often are ASE to LAX flights cancelled?
- 6.2% 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 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 2,471 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.