Denver (DEN) to Dickinson (DIK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Denver (DEN) to Dickinson (DIK) effectively runs on two schedules. In July 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 52% — a 40-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 488 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to DIK
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 24 min |
| Friday | 72% | 35 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 35 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to DIK delayed?
- 25% of DEN–DIK 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 25 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to DIK?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 8 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 DEN to DIK?
- The scheduled DEN–DIK flight time averages 1h 45m over 488 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are DEN to DIK flights cancelled?
- 2% 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 DIK?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,419 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.