Lincoln (LNK) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Lincoln (LNK) to Denver (DEN) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2025, 91% of arrivals were on time; in January 2025 that fell to 63% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (81% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 4.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 423 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LNK to DEN
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 26 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 25 min |
| Friday | 77% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft25%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LNK to DEN delayed?
- 23% of LNK–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 23 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LNK to DEN?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LNK to DEN?
- The scheduled LNK–DEN flight time averages 1h 53m over 423 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are LNK to DEN flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LNK to DEN?
- January 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,065 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.