Best Time to Fly CLD to DEN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
McClellan-Palomar → Denver International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
248 flights were scheduled from Carlsbad (CLD) to Denver (DEN) in the last 12 months, and 87.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (94% on time) and July the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
CLD to DEN on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 87.1% | 74 min | 0.0% | 248 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLD to DEN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 248 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 87.9% | 0.0% | 124 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.4% | 0.0% | 103 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 21 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLD to DEN
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.5% | -12.0 pts | 0.0% | 93 |
| All other days | 91.5% | — | 0.0% | 155 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).