Denver (DEN) to North Platte (LBF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Denver (DEN) to North Platte (LBF) effectively runs on two schedules. In December 2024, 87% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 62% — a 25-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 227 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to LBF
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 27 min |
| Friday | 72% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft38%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to LBF delayed?
- 24% of DEN–LBF 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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to LBF?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 3 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 LBF?
- The scheduled DEN–LBF flight time averages 1h 7m over 227 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are DEN to LBF flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 LBF?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was December 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,306 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.