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Route · PHX → DRO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Durango

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to DRO (Phoenix to Durango) ranks #2603 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.5%
On-time
+8.5 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
4,667
Flights
#2603 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

May 2024 97%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 76%

Distance

351 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 84 16 1 0 OO
Nov 2025 86 21 2 0 OO
Oct 2025 78 17 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 71 12 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 74 8 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 93 17 0 1 OO
Jun 2025 86 12 0 1 OO
May 2025 62 9 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 60 6 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 64 11 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 56 6 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 62 2 0 0 OO,MQ
Dec 2024 81 14 0 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 74 6 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 72 12 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 77 8 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 82 19 0 2 OO
Jul 2024 93 18 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 86 21 0 1 OO
May 2024 63 2 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 63 7 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 93 11 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 81 6 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 80 8 1 0 OO

PHX–DRO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (94.4%) · weakest: October (81.8%)

80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82%

Strongest calendar month

April

94.4% on-time · ~63 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~76 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

October

81.8% on-time · ~65 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,821 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,821 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among PHX's stronger departures

PHX → DRO posts a 87.5% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 25 of 97 BTS-tracked routes leaving Phoenix. The same hub also shows 71 mid-band and 1 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #520 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About PHX to DRO

Phoenix to Durango (PHX to DRO) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.5% on-time rate across 4,667 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 83.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 351 miles and is served by 6 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 4 of 1,821 flights were cancelled (0.2%) and 5 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Nov 2025 came in at just 76% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–DRO peaks in April at 94.4% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~76 flights per month) ; the softest month is October at 81.8%, a 12.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to DRO rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to DRO ranks #2603 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 PHX to DRO?
Flights from Phoenix to Durango have a 87.5% on-time rate based on 4,667 flights. The average delay is 83.7 minutes. The best recent month was May 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to DRO?
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (4 of 1,821 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to DRO?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Durango (DRO) is approximately 351 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to DRO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (76% 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 PHX–DRO data

PHX–DRO runs 8.5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PHX and DRO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, April (94.4% on-time) beats October (81.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.5% 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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