Aspen (ASE) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Aspen (ASE) to Phoenix (PHX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 110 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 62% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 8.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 62%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 35 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 8.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.30
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 0m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 491 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ASE to PHX
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (80% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 61% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 77% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 64% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 55% | 44 min |
| Friday | 37% | 51 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 44 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft17%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather47%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ASE to PHX delayed?
- 38% of ASE–PHX 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 35 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ASE to PHX?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ASE to PHX?
- The scheduled ASE–PHX flight time averages 2h 0m over 491 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 38% of the time.
- How often are ASE to PHX flights cancelled?
- 8.3% 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 PHX?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 75% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 37%.
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Based on 217 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.