Scottsbluff (BFF) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Scottsbluff (BFF) to Denver (DEN) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 50% — a 44-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 150 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BFF to DEN
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 39 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 42 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 30 min |
| Friday | 80% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BFF to DEN delayed?
- 21% of BFF–DEN flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 26 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BFF to DEN?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BFF to DEN?
- The scheduled BFF–DEN flight time averages 1h 10m over 150 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are BFF to DEN flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BFF to DEN?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,253 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.