Denver (DEN) to Fargo (FAR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DEN–FAR. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 54% — a gap of 36 points. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (79% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 627 mi
Best airline from DEN to FAR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 11 min | 0.5% | 434 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76% | 20 min | 0.9% | 1,875 |
| United Airlines | 76% | 25 min | 0.3% | 710 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to FAR
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 13 min |
| Friday | 77% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to FAR delayed?
- 23% of DEN–FAR 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to FAR?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 434 flights. 3 airlines flew DEN–FAR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to FAR?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to FAR?
- The scheduled DEN–FAR flight time averages 1h 59m over 627 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DEN to FAR 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 FAR?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,019 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.