Route on-time record

ASE to DFW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Aspen (Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 1,203 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 64% arrived within 15 minutes and 8.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 6285 at 7:00 AM.

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ASE → DFW

Aspen to Dallas-Fort Worth: 1,203 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

64%

Cancelled

8.2%

avg delay 42 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

78% on time vs 53% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

59% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · SkyWest 6285 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:00 AM → 10:23 AM2h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
77%
Cancelled
9.1%
Avg arrival delay
36 min
- Arrived on time 77% of the time (100 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 9.1% of the time (10 of 110).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 78% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 53%).
- Departs inside ASE's trouble window: 85% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
Moderate track record · 100 flights
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#2 · SkyWest 4912 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
12:51 PM → 4:12 PM2h 21m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
65%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside ASE's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 85% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#3 · SkyWest 4952 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
10:41 AM → 2:00 PM2h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
63%
chance on time
On time (history)
67%
Cancelled
9.2%
Avg arrival delay
30 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (98 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 9.2% of the time (10 of 109).
- Departs inside ASE's trouble window: 85% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 98 flights
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#4 · SkyWest 6432 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
1:07 PM → 4:25 PM2h 18m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-22.
61%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
6.3%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (13 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside ASE's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 85% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (13 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 13 flights
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#5 · SkyWest 6407 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
12:39 PM → 4:00 PM2h 21m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
57%
chance on time
On time (history)
60%
Cancelled
5.9%
Avg arrival delay
45 min
- Arrived on time 60% of the time (286 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 5.9% of the time (18 of 305).
- Departs outside ASE's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 85% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 286 flights
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#6 · SkyWest 4920 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
4:36 PM → 7:55 PM2h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
56%
chance on time
On time (history)
64%
Cancelled
12.2%
Avg arrival delay
41 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (108 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 12.2% of the time (15 of 123).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 53% on time; Before 9 AM: 78%).
- Departs outside ASE's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 85% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 108 flights
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#7 · SkyWest 4934 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
2:47 PM → 6:09 PM2h 22m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
55%
chance on time
On time (history)
62%
Cancelled
10.8%
Avg arrival delay
40 min
- Arrived on time 62% of the time (122 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 10.8% of the time (15 of 139).
- Departs outside ASE's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 85% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 122 flights
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#8 · SkyWest 6345 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:36 AM → 11:00 AM2h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
54%
chance on time
On time (history)
52%
Cancelled
5.4%
Avg arrival delay
70 min
- Arrived on time 52% of the time (122 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 5.4% of the time (7 of 130).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 78% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 53%).
- Departs inside ASE's trouble window: 85% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
Moderate track record · 122 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)59%
1,203 flights · 64% on time as flown · 8.2% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM78%
190 flights · avg delay 26 min
9 AM to noon68%
309 flights · avg delay 36 min
Noon to 3 PM59%
463 flights · avg delay 42 min
3 to 6 PM53%
241 flights · avg delay 65 min

Best day: Wednesday (77%). Worst: Sunday (61%).

Smarter routing

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On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Severe weather49%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)25%
Late-arriving aircraft14%
Air traffic control and airport volume11%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

ASE to DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly ASE to DFW?: Before 9 AM: 78% of flights arrived on time, against 53% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from ASE to DFW?: SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 59% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,203 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on ASE to DFW?: January (62% on time); the best was November (85%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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