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Route · DRO → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Durango to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DRO to PHX (Durango to Phoenix) ranks #2601 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.7%
On-time
+5.7 pts
vs US avg
91 min
Delay when late
4,669
Flights
#2601 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Aug 2025 92%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 73%

Distance

351 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 86 13 1 0 OO
Nov 2025 85 20 1 0 OO
Oct 2025 78 15 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 72 13 0 1 OO
Aug 2025 74 6 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 93 18 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 86 11 0 0 OO
May 2025 62 9 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 60 12 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 64 7 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 56 5 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 62 10 0 0 OO,MQ
Dec 2024 81 8 0 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 74 6 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 72 10 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 76 9 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 82 17 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 93 20 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 86 14 0 0 OO
May 2024 63 6 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 63 9 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 93 25 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 81 11 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 80 12 2 0 OO

DRO–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (89.9%) · weakest: December (77.4%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.4%

Strongest calendar month

April

89.9% on-time · ~63 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~76 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

77.4% on-time · ~67 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,822 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,822 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DRO departures

From DRO, this corridor sits with 3 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 3 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #1325 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DRO to PHX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Durango to Phoenix (DRO to PHX) running a 84.7% on-time rate over 4,669 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 91.0 minutes. The 351-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.2% of 1,822 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 73% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DRO–PHX peaks in April at 89.9% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~76 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 77.4%, a 12.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DRO to PHX rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DRO to PHX ranks #2601 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 DRO to PHX?
Flights from Durango to Phoenix have a 84.7% on-time rate based on 4,669 flights. The average delay is 91.0 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DRO to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (4 of 1,822 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DRO to PHX?
The flight distance from Durango (DRO) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 351 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DRO to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (73% 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 DRO–PHX data

DRO–PHX runs 5.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DRO and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DRO airport
  • If your dates flex, April (89.9% on-time) beats December (77.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.7% 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

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