Dayton (DAY) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dayton (DAY) to Denver (DEN) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2026, 100% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 74% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 90% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 90%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,085 mi
Best airline from DAY to DEN
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 91% | 12 min | 0.3% | 343 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 89% | 9 min | 0.5% | 418 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAY to DEN
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 92% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 90% | 6 min |
| Fridaybest | 93% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 90% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 92% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft11%
- Airline operations73%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAY to DEN delayed?
- 10% of DAY–DEN flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DAY to DEN?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 343 flights. 2 airlines flew DAY–DEN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from DAY to DEN?
- The scheduled DAY–DEN flight time averages 3h 23m over 1,085 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
- How often are DAY to DEN flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DAY to DEN?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 761 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.