Phoenix (PHX) to Durango (DRO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Durango (DRO) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 73% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 352 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to DRO
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 89% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 15 min |
| Friday | 80% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft22%
- Airline operations67%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather2%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to DRO delayed?
- 18% of PHX–DRO 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to DRO?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to DRO?
- The scheduled PHX–DRO flight time averages 1h 26m over 352 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are PHX to DRO 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 PHX to DRO?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-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.