Denver (DEN) to Durango (DRO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DEN–DRO. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 62% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 6.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 251 mi
Best airline from DEN to DRO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 16 min | 1.3% | 2,803 |
| United Airlines | 75% | 16 min | 0.3% | 1,461 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to DRO
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Thursdaybest | 80% | 16 min |
| Friday | 75% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 16 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 aircraft43%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to DRO delayed?
- 21% of DEN–DRO 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to DRO?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 2,803 flights. 2 airlines flew DEN–DRO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to DRO?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to DRO?
- The scheduled DEN–DRO flight time averages 1h 18m over 251 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are DEN to DRO flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 DRO?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,264 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.