Eugene (EUG) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on EUG–DEN. March 2026 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 65% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 996 mi
Best airline from EUG to DEN
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 15 min | 0.3% | 1,520 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74% | 16 min | 0.2% | 571 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 62% | 25 min | 2.8% | 177 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EUG to DEN
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (45%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 24 min |
| Friday | 73% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EUG to DEN delayed?
- 21% of EUG–DEN 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EUG to DEN?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,520 flights. 3 airlines flew EUG–DEN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EUG to DEN?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (45%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EUG to DEN?
- The scheduled EUG–DEN flight time averages 2h 36m over 996 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are EUG to DEN flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 EUG to DEN?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,268 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.