Denver (DEN) to Liberal (LBL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Denver (DEN) to Liberal (LBL) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2025, 92% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 47% — a 45-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 280 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to LBL
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 15 min |
| Friday | 76% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 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 aircraft33%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to LBL delayed?
- 22% of DEN–LBL 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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to LBL?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to LBL?
- The scheduled DEN–LBL flight time averages 1h 15m over 280 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are DEN to LBL flights cancelled?
- 2.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DEN to LBL?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,263 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.