Hays (HYS) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Hays (HYS) to Denver (DEN) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 65% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 298 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HYS to DEN
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 15 min |
| Friday | 80% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 25 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 operations39%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HYS to DEN delayed?
- 18% of HYS–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 23 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HYS to DEN?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HYS to DEN?
- The scheduled HYS–DEN flight time averages 1h 27m over 298 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are HYS to DEN flights cancelled?
- 2.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from HYS to DEN?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,307 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.