Monterey (MRY) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Monterey (MRY) to Denver (DEN) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 98% of arrivals were on time; in June 2024 that fell to 82% — a 17-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 91% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 91%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 959 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MRY to DEN
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 89% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 91% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 92% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 92% | 10 min |
| Friday | 87% | 9 min |
| Saturdaybest | 93% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 92% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MRY to DEN delayed?
- 9% of MRY–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 8 minutes.
- How long is the flight from MRY to DEN?
- The scheduled MRY–DEN flight time averages 2h 44m over 959 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 9% of the time.
- How often are MRY to DEN flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 MRY to DEN?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 82% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 17-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,460 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.