Denver (DEN) to Midland/Odessa (MAF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DEN–MAF. February 2026 flights landed on schedule 88% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 46% — a gap of 42 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 4.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 563 mi
Best airline from DEN to MAF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 20 min | 0.8% | 2,528 |
| Southwest Airlines | 66% | 23 min | 1.2% | 502 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to MAF
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 26 min |
| Friday | 73% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to MAF delayed?
- 25% of DEN–MAF 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to MAF?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 2,528 flights. 2 airlines flew DEN–MAF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to MAF?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to MAF?
- The scheduled DEN–MAF flight time averages 1h 52m over 563 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are DEN to MAF flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 MAF?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,030 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.