Best Time to Fly DEN to GJT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Grand Junction Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 79.8% of Denver (DEN) to Grand Junction (GJT) flights arrived on time (2,256 scheduled flights). That is 2.1 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 80.7% on time and United Airlines was last with 77.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and June the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
DEN to GJT 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 | 80.7% | 71 min | 1.6% | 1,524 |
| United Airlines | 77.8% | 64 min | 0.1% | 732 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to GJT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,385 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 89.1% | 1.1% | 93 |
| 8am–9am | 87.0% | 2.1% | 94 |
| 9am–10am | 83.2% | 0.8% | 632 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.4% | 0.1% | 730 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.3% | 1.4% | 728 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.7% | 2.8% | 573 |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.3% | 0.0% | 154 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.9% | 0.1% | 727 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.7% | 0.0% | 128 |
| 9pm–10pm | 74.8% | 0.8% | 522 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 4 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DEN to GJT
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 77.5% | -2.2 pts | 0.0% | 80 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.2% | +3.5 pts | 0.6% | 180 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.2% | -9.5 pts | 0.5% | 764 |
| All other days | 79.7% | — | 1.0% | 3,361 |
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).