North Platte (LBF) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
North Platte (LBF) to Denver (DEN) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in August 2025 that fell to 64% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 227 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LBF to DEN
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 27 min |
| Friday | 78% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LBF to DEN delayed?
- 21% of LBF–DEN 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 22 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LBF to DEN?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LBF to DEN?
- The scheduled LBF–DEN flight time averages 1h 17m over 227 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are LBF to DEN flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LBF to DEN?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,253 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.