Best Time to Fly DRO to DEN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Durango La Plata County → Denver International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,187 flights were scheduled from Durango (DRO) to Denver (DEN) in the last 12 months, and 82.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 85.7%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 81.0%.
October has been the best month (87% on time) and Wednesday the weakest day of the week (79%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DRO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 85.7% | 70 min | 0.4% | 730 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81.0% | 99 min | 1.4% | 1,457 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DRO to DEN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,314 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 84.7% | 0.4% | 521 |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 16 | |
| 7am–8am | 84.5% | 0.7% | 714 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | 92.5% | 0.4% | 240 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.6% | 1.2% | 639 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.8% | 0.3% | 727 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.5% | 1.3% | 706 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 68.0% | 2.2% | 179 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.9% | 2.8% | 530 |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 DRO to DEN
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) | 73.8% | -7.5 pts | 0.0% | 80 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 87.2% | +5.9 pts | 0.6% | 180 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.0% | -8.3 pts | 1.4% | 716 |
| All other days | 81.3% | — | 1.1% | 3,338 |
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).