Madison (MSN) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Madison (MSN) to Denver (DEN) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 65% — a 24-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 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 826 mi
Best airline from MSN to DEN
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 14 min | 0.9% | 1,592 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76% | 25 min | 0.6% | 358 |
| Frontier Airlines | 70% | 29 min | 1.2% | 336 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSN to DEN
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 18 min |
| Fridaybest | 83% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 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 aircraft37%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSN to DEN delayed?
- 21% of MSN–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSN to DEN?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,592 flights. 3 airlines flew MSN–DEN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSN to DEN?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSN to DEN?
- The scheduled MSN–DEN flight time averages 2h 36m over 826 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are MSN to DEN flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 MSN to DEN?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,286 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.