Denver (DEN) to Kearney (EAR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Denver (DEN) to Kearney (EAR) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 96% of arrivals were on time; in August 2025 that fell to 65% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 305 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to EAR
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (81% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 85% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 33 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 16 min |
| Friday | 81% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather23%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to EAR delayed?
- 19% of DEN–EAR 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 EAR?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (81% 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 EAR?
- The scheduled DEN–EAR flight time averages 1h 16m over 305 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are DEN to EAR flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 EAR?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 991 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.