Denver (DEN) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Denver (DEN) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 272 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.75
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,679 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to PBI
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (83% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 15 min |
| Friday | 70% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 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 aircraft26%
- Airline operations15%
- National airspace system59%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to PBI delayed?
- 23% of DEN–PBI 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to PBI?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to PBI?
- The scheduled DEN–PBI flight time averages 3h 51m over 1,679 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DEN to PBI 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 day of the week is most reliable for DEN to PBI?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 90% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 70%.
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Based on 365 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.