Denver (DEN) to El Paso (ELP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DEN–ELP. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 86% of the time, but June 2026 dropped to 56% — a gap of 30 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 5.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 563 mi
Best airline from DEN to ELP
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 0.0% | 235 |
| Frontier Airlines | 78% | 15 min | 0.9% | 705 |
| United Airlines | 77% | 14 min | 0.4% | 1,294 |
| Southwest Airlines | 72% | 16 min | 0.2% | 1,657 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to ELP
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 17 min |
| Friday | 73% | 19 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft57%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to ELP delayed?
- 25% of DEN–ELP 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to ELP?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 235 flights. 4 airlines flew DEN–ELP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to ELP?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (47%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to ELP?
- The scheduled DEN–ELP flight time averages 1h 51m over 563 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are DEN to ELP flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 ELP?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,891 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.