Best Time to Fly MOT to DEN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minot International → Denver International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 79.1% of Minot (MOT) to Denver (DEN) flights arrived on time (1,108 scheduled flights). That is 1.4 points above the national average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and August the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
MOT 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 | 79.1% | 112 min | 1.3% | 1,108 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MOT to DEN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,080 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.4% | 0.0% | 190 |
| 7am–8am | 84.6% | 1.1% | 719 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.9% | 0.0% | 156 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.2% | 0.0% | 71 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.0% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.0% | 1.3% | 601 |
| 5pm–6pm | 42.7% | 4.6% | 153 |
| 6pm–7pm | 73.6% | 3.0% | 135 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MOT 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) | 87.5% | +9.1 pts | 0.0% | 32 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.0% | +1.6 pts | 2.8% | 72 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.6% | -3.8 pts | 1.1% | 529 |
| All other days | 78.4% | — | 1.3% | 1,447 |
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).