Denver (DEN) to Eagle (EGE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Denver (DEN) to Eagle (EGE) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 65% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 120 mi
Best airline from DEN to EGE
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 10 min | 1.0% | 1,545 |
| United Airlines | 77% | 16 min | 0.2% | 1,163 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to EGE
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 9 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 14 min |
| Friday | 76% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to EGE delayed?
- 20% of DEN–EGE 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to EGE?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,545 flights. 2 airlines flew DEN–EGE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to EGE?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 7 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 EGE?
- The scheduled DEN–EGE flight time averages 58m over 120 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are DEN to EGE flights cancelled?
- 0.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DEN to EGE?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,745 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.