Denver (DEN) to Lincoln (LNK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Denver (DEN) to Lincoln (LNK) effectively runs on two schedules. In December 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in February 2025 that fell to 60% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 4.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 423 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to LNK
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 32 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 29 min |
| Friday | 72% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to LNK delayed?
- 26% of DEN–LNK 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 25 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to LNK?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to LNK?
- The scheduled DEN–LNK flight time averages 1h 33m over 423 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are DEN to LNK flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 LNK?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was December 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,239 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.