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Route · ASE → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Aspen to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ASE to DFW (Aspen to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #2079 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

69.6%
On-time
-9.4 pts
vs US avg
111 min
Delay when late
5,987
Flights
#2079 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

6.9%

Best Month

Nov 2023 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 59%

Distance

701 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 114 41 3 0 OO
Nov 2025 59 9 2 1 OO
Oct 2025 66 24 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 88 23 2 1 OO
Aug 2025 124 50 6 1 OO
Jul 2025 123 43 12 1 OO
Jun 2025 104 43 12 1 OO
Apr 2025 42 13 4 0 OO
Mar 2025 155 52 19 3 OO
Feb 2025 140 54 13 0 OO
Jan 2025 159 50 15 1 OO
Dec 2024 115 33 15 1 OO
Nov 2024 55 12 5 3 OO
Oct 2024 68 14 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 93 20 0 1 OO
Aug 2024 124 34 0 1 OO
Jul 2024 126 33 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 112 20 9 0 OO
Apr 2024 42 12 1 2 OO
Mar 2024 155 47 15 2 OO
Feb 2024 128 36 10 1 OO
Jan 2024 131 38 18 0 OO
Dec 2023 92 24 6 0 OO
Nov 2023 57 3 4 0 OO

ASE–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (82.0%) · weakest: May (58.8%)

50%60%70%80%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 62.1%

Strongest calendar month

November

82.0% on-time · ~52 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~136 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

58.8% on-time · ~34 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

6.9%

171 of 2,472 flights

Diversion Rate

0.8%

20 of 2,472 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ASE - Aspen

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Aspen, CO.

ASE on-time profile

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

DFW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ASE and DFW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ASE vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from ASE

Among 7 routes leaving ASE, only 6 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 0 stay ≥85% and 1 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing ASE options should weigh this 69.6% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4845 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ASE to DFW

On-time performance on the ASE to DFW pairing (Aspen to Dallas/Fort Worth) trails a chunk of the network: 69.6% of 5,987 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 110.9-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 701 miles across 1 carrier. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 6.9% (171 of 2,472 flights), with 0.8% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 59% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ASE–DFW peaks in November at 82.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~136 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 58.8%, a 23.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ASE to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ASE to DFW ranks #2079 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ASE to DFW? ▼
Flights from Aspen to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 69.6% on-time rate based on 5,987 flights. The average delay is 110.9 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ASE to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 6.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (171 of 2,472 flights) and 0.8% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ASE to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Aspen (ASE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 701 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ASE to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ASE Airport

Aspen
DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ASE–DFW data

ASE–DFW sits 9.4 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare ASE and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ASE airport
  • If your dates flex, November (82.0% on-time) beats May (58.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 69.6% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.