Best Time to Fly DEN to SGF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Springfield-Branson National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,300 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Springfield (SGF) in the last 12 months, and 79.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (77% on time) and July the worst month (64%).
The cancellation rate was 0.7% (US average 1.8%).
DEN to SGF 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 | 79.6% | 66 min | 0.7% | 1,300 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to SGF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,590 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 88.5% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 9am–10am | 81.4% | 0.7% | 730 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.0% | 0.7% | 728 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.8% | 0.9% | 684 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.9% | 2.6% | 39 |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.2% | 1.1% | 347 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 10 | |
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 SGF
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) | 77.8% | -1.0 pts | 0.0% | 45 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.3% | +4.5 pts | 0.0% | 90 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.2% | -13.6 pts | 0.4% | 521 |
| All other days | 78.8% | — | 1.0% | 1,934 |
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).