Best Time to Fly HYS to DEN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hays Regional → Denver International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
627 flights were scheduled from Hays (HYS) to Denver (DEN) in the last 12 months, and 80.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and June the worst month (69%).
The cancellation rate was 2.4% (US average 1.8%).
HYS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 80.2% | 135 min | 2.4% | 627 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly HYS to DEN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,254 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.6% | 1.8% | 728 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.2% | 4.1% | 484 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on HYS 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) | Limited data | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 94.2% | +11.8 pts | 1.9% | 53 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.2% | -7.2 pts | 3.7% | 214 |
| All other days | 82.4% | — | 2.4% | 963 |
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).