Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Aspen (ASE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DFW–ASE: 3.8% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 67% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 701 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to ASE
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (78% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 18 min |
| Friday | 62% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 62% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 60% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft10%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather26%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to ASE delayed?
- 33% of DFW–ASE 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 22 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to ASE?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to ASE?
- The scheduled DFW–ASE flight time averages 2h 37m over 701 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are DFW to ASE flights cancelled?
- 3.8% 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 DFW to ASE?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,495 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.