Best Time to Fly DEN to MOT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Minot International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,108 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Minot (MOT) in the last 12 months, and 75.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (92% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (72%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DEN to MOT 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 | 75.1% | 79 min | 1.1% | 1,108 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to MOT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,081 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 91.6% | 0.0% | 119 |
| 9am–10am | 79.2% | 0.0% | 72 |
| 10am–11am | 83.3% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.7% | 1.0% | 601 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.3% | 0.8% | 257 |
| 2pm–3pm | 86.4% | 8.3% | 48 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.3% | 1.3% | 75 |
| 4pm–5pm | 54.3% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 5pm–6pm | 58.0% | 1.4% | 71 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.8% | 0.0% | 97 |
| 8pm–9pm | 74.0% | 1.4% | 630 |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 DEN to MOT
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) | 87.5% | +10.8 pts | 0.0% | 32 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.4% | +2.8 pts | 1.4% | 72 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.5% | -4.2 pts | 1.1% | 529 |
| All other days | 76.7% | — | 1.1% | 1,448 |
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).