Denver (DEN) to Cody (COD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Denver (DEN) to Cody (COD) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in January 2025 that fell to 56% — a 36-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 391 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to COD
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 19 min |
| Friday | 74% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to COD delayed?
- 23% of DEN–COD 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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to COD?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to COD?
- The scheduled DEN–COD flight time averages 1h 41m over 391 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DEN to COD flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DEN to COD?
- January 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,848 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.