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Route · ATL → ASE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Aspen

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to ASE (Atlanta to Aspen) ranks #4349 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

72.1%
On-time
-6.9 pts
vs US avg
82 min
Delay when late
1,199
Flights
#4349 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Feb 2023 79%

Worst Month

Feb 2024 60%

Distance

1,304 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 43 16 0 2 OO
Nov 2025 30 4 0 2 OO
Oct 2025 31 9 0 2 OO
Sep 2025 30 4 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 31 7 0 1 OO
Jul 2025 31 6 0 4 OO
Apr 2025 43 7 0 1 OO
Mar 2025 62 16 2 5 OO
Feb 2025 56 18 1 7 OO
Jan 2025 62 24 1 9 OO
Dec 2024 42 21 0 4 OO
Nov 2024 30 8 1 3 OO
Oct 2024 31 4 0 2 OO
Sep 2024 30 6 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 31 7 0 2 OO
Jul 2024 31 7 0 2 OO
Jun 2024 30 5 1 0 OO
Apr 2024 38 8 0 3 OO
Mar 2024 62 18 2 7 OO
Feb 2024 58 23 1 6 OO
Jan 2024 62 16 1 6 OO
Dec 2023 32 4 0 2 OO
Mar 2023 62 15 2 4 OO
Feb 2023 56 12 3 5 OO

ATL–ASE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: June (83.3%) · weakest: December (62.6%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 62.6%

Strongest calendar month

June

83.3% on-time · ~30 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~57 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

62.6% on-time · ~37 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

15 of 1,014 flights

Diversion Rate

7.8%

79 of 1,014 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from ATL

Among 144 routes leaving ATL, only 2 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 67 stay ≥85% and 75 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing ATL options should weigh this 72.1% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4746 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ATL to ASE

On-time performance on the ATL to ASE pairing (Atlanta to Aspen) trails a chunk of the network: 72.1% of 1,199 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 82.3-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,304 miles across 1 carrier. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.5% (15 of 1,014 flights), with 7.8% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2023 posted the strongest performance at 79% on-time, while Feb 2024 came in at just 60% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–ASE peaks in June at 83.3% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~57 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 62.6%, a 20.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to ASE rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to ASE ranks #4349 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 ATL to ASE?
Flights from Atlanta to Aspen have a 72.1% on-time rate based on 1,199 flights. The average delay is 82.3 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2023 with 79% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to ASE?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (15 of 1,014 flights) and 7.8% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to ASE?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Aspen (ASE) is approximately 1,304 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to ASE?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2023 (79% on-time). The worst was Feb 2024 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using ATL–ASE data

ATL–ASE sits 6.9 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare ATL and ASE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, June (83.3% on-time) beats December (62.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 72.1% 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.