Denver (DEN) to Dodge City (DDC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Denver (DEN) to Dodge City (DDC) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2025, 92% of arrivals were on time; in February 2025 that fell to 65% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 292 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to DDC
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 14 min |
| Friday | 75% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to DDC delayed?
- 22% of DEN–DDC 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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to DDC?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to DDC?
- The scheduled DEN–DDC flight time averages 1h 15m over 292 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are DEN to DDC flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DEN to DDC?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,245 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.