Denver (DEN) to Hayden (HDN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly DEN to HDN matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 93% on-time in October 2024 to just 59% in June 2026. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (78% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 0m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 141 mi
Best airline from DEN to HDN
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 16 min | 0.5% | 886 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76% | 18 min | 0.8% | 902 |
| United Airlines | 74% | 20 min | 0.9% | 1,225 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to HDN
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 79% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 15 min |
| Friday | 73% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to HDN delayed?
- 25% of DEN–HDN 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to HDN?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 886 flights. 3 airlines flew DEN–HDN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to HDN?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to HDN?
- The scheduled DEN–HDN flight time averages 1h 0m over 141 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are DEN to HDN 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 HDN?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,013 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.