Minot (MOT) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Minot (MOT) to Denver (DEN) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 64% — a 26-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 (84% vs 56%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 604 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MOT to DEN
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (45%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 32 min |
| Friday | 76% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MOT to DEN delayed?
- 23% of MOT–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 27 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MOT to DEN?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 5 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 MOT to DEN?
- The scheduled MOT–DEN flight time averages 2h 10m over 604 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MOT to DEN flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 MOT to DEN?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,985 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.