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Route · DFW → ASE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Aspen

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to ASE (Dallas/Fort Worth to Aspen) ranks #2078 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.8%
On-time
-4.2 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
5,988
Flights
#2078 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.9%

Best Month

Nov 2023 95%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 57%

Distance

701 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 114 49 0 6 OO
Nov 2025 59 13 1 2 OO
Oct 2025 67 14 0 3 OO
Sep 2025 88 17 1 1 OO
Aug 2025 124 30 1 12 OO
Jul 2025 123 24 3 14 OO
Jun 2025 104 25 3 15 OO
Apr 2025 41 9 2 2 OO
Mar 2025 155 49 7 12 OO
Feb 2025 140 59 8 6 OO
Jan 2025 158 54 11 5 OO
Dec 2024 117 34 7 8 OO
Nov 2024 55 9 0 6 OO
Oct 2024 68 4 0 2 OO
Sep 2024 93 14 0 1 OO
Aug 2024 124 13 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 126 15 0 1 OO
Jun 2024 111 11 7 4 OO
Apr 2024 41 9 0 3 OO
Mar 2024 155 32 13 6 OO
Feb 2024 129 38 3 9 OO
Jan 2024 130 30 4 15 OO
Dec 2023 93 28 0 7 OO
Nov 2023 57 3 1 4 OO

DFW–ASE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (87.5%) · weakest: December (61.3%)

50%60%70%80%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 61.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

87.5% on-time · ~52 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~136 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

61.3% on-time · ~103 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.9%

72 of 2,472 flights

Diversion Rate

5.8%

144 of 2,472 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

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

DFW on-time profile

ASE - Aspen

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

ASE on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DFW vs ASE

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from DFW

Among 183 routes leaving DFW, only 57 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 13 stay ≥85% and 113 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing DFW options should weigh this 74.8% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4502 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to ASE

On-time performance on the DFW to ASE pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to Aspen) trails a chunk of the network: 74.8% of 5,988 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 72.9-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 2.9% (72 of 2,472 flights), with 5.8% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 57% - a 38-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–ASE peaks in November at 87.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~136 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 61.3%, a 26.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to ASE rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to ASE ranks #2078 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 DFW to ASE? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Aspen have a 74.8% on-time rate based on 5,988 flights. The average delay is 72.9 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to ASE? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (72 of 2,472 flights) and 5.8% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to ASE? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Aspen (ASE) is approximately 701 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to ASE? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (95% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
ASE Airport

Aspen
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 DFW–ASE data

DFW–ASE sits 4.2 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare DFW and ASE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, November (87.5% on-time) beats December (61.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.8% 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.