Best Time to Fly DEN to HDN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Yampa Valley
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,426 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Hayden (HDN) in the last 12 months, and 73.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 76.7%, while United Airlines trailed at 72.9%.
October has been the best month (89% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (72%).
0.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DEN to HDN 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 | 76.7% | 62 min | 0.0% | 241 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73.9% | 62 min | 0.2% | 431 |
| United Airlines | 72.9% | 77 min | 0.5% | 754 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to HDN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,890 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 9am–10am | 75.0% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 10am–11am | 85.8% | 0.3% | 282 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.6% | 0.3% | 897 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.4% | 1.3% | 613 |
| 2pm–3pm | 64.4% | 1.4% | 74 |
| 3pm–4pm | 63.9% | 0.0% | 72 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.6% | 0.7% | 141 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.1% | 1.0% | 723 |
| 8pm–9pm | 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 HDN
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) | 78.3% | +1.4 pts | 0.0% | 46 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.7% | -4.1 pts | 0.7% | 155 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.3% | -6.6 pts | 0.6% | 491 |
| All other days | 76.9% | — | 0.8% | 2,198 |
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).