Denver (DEN) to Moline (MLI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Denver (DEN) to Moline (MLI) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2026, 87% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 36% — a 51-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 68% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 751 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to MLI
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 61% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 65% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 18 min |
| Thursdaybest | 76% | 25 min |
| Friday | 65% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to MLI delayed?
- 33% of DEN–MLI 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 23 minutes.
- How long is the flight from DEN to MLI?
- The scheduled DEN–MLI flight time averages 2h 15m over 751 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are DEN to MLI flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 MLI?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 36% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 51-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 734 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.