Best Time to Fly LNK to DEN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Lincoln Airport → Denver International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 80.1% of Lincoln (LNK) to Denver (DEN) flights arrived on time (1,588 scheduled flights). That is 2.4 points above the national average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and August the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 0.9% (US average 1.8%).
LNK 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 | 80.1% | 102 min | 0.9% | 1,588 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LNK to DEN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,115 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 88.1% | 0.7% | 715 |
| 8am–9am | 83.3% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 9am–10am | 74.8% | 1.1% | 700 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.1% | 0.0% | 215 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.9% | 1.3% | 714 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 63.1% | 1.7% | 705 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LNK 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) | 75.5% | -2.8 pts | 2.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.0% | +4.8 pts | 0.8% | 120 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.2% | -3.1 pts | 0.5% | 595 |
| All other days | 78.3% | — | 1.2% | 2,350 |
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).