Denver (DEN) to West Yellowstone (WYS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Denver (DEN) to West Yellowstone (WYS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 207 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.57
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 469 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to WYS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 12 min |
| Friday | 78% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft35%
- Airline operations46%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to WYS delayed?
- 21% of DEN–WYS 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 WYS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to WYS?
- The scheduled DEN–WYS flight time averages 1h 53m over 469 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are DEN to WYS flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for DEN to WYS?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 87% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 72%.
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Based on 334 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.