Denver (DEN) to Wichita (ICT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Denver (DEN) to Wichita (ICT) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 89% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 63% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 6.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 420 mi
Best airline from DEN to ICT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 14 min | 1.0% | 2,343 |
| United Airlines | 73% | 20 min | 0.7% | 740 |
| Southwest Airlines | 66% | 22 min | 0.9% | 1,049 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to ICT
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 77% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft49%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to ICT delayed?
- 23% of DEN–ICT 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to ICT?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 2,343 flights. 3 airlines flew DEN–ICT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to ICT?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to ICT?
- The scheduled DEN–ICT flight time averages 1h 29m over 420 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DEN to ICT flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 ICT?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,132 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.