Medford (MFR) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Medford (MFR) to Denver (DEN) effectively runs on two schedules. In March 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in January 2025 that fell to 66% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 964 mi
Best airline from MFR to DEN
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 16 min | 0.9% | 1,250 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 17 min | 0.4% | 270 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MFR to DEN
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 16 min |
| Friday | 85% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 18 min |
| Sundaybest | 85% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations46%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MFR to DEN delayed?
- 18% of MFR–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 MFR to DEN?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,250 flights. 2 airlines flew MFR–DEN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MFR to DEN?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MFR to DEN?
- The scheduled MFR–DEN flight time averages 2h 37m over 964 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MFR to DEN flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 MFR to DEN?
- January 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,520 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.