Durango (DRO) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Durango (DRO) to Phoenix (PHX) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 69% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 352 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DRO to PHX
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 8 a.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 18 min |
| Friday | 84% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 17 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 operations63%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DRO to PHX delayed?
- 18% of DRO–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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DRO to PHX?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 8 a.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DRO to PHX?
- The scheduled DRO–PHX flight time averages 1h 36m over 352 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are DRO to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DRO to PHX?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,858 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.