Denver (DEN) to North Platte (LBF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Denver (DEN) to North Platte (LBF) effectively runs on two schedules. In June 2024, 88% of arrivals were on time; in January 2025 that fell to 67% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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 4 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 21 min |
| Friday | 72% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to LBF delayed?
- 23% of DEN–LBF 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 16 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 4 p.m. have the worst (68%). 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 6m over 227 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DEN to LBF flights cancelled?
- 1.5% 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 LBF?
- January 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,254 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.