Durango (DRO) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Durango (DRO) to Phoenix (PHX) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 68% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 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 (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 21 min |
| Friday | 84% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations64%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DRO to PHX delayed?
- 19% of DRO–PHX 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 17 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 (68%). 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 19% of the time.
- How often are DRO to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DRO to PHX?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,953 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.