Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad (CLD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad (CLD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 249 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 63% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 63%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.68
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 840 mi
Best time to fly from DEN to CLD
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 53% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 72% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 64% | 22 min |
| Friday | 67% | 36 min |
| Saturday | 58% | 37 min |
| Sunday | 58% | 40 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system38%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to CLD delayed?
- 37% of DEN–CLD 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 29 minutes.
- How long is the flight from DEN to CLD?
- The scheduled DEN–CLD flight time averages 2h 35m over 840 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 37% of the time.
- How often are DEN to CLD flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for DEN to CLD?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 72% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 53%.
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Based on 249 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.