Pierre (PIR) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Pierre (PIR) to Denver (DEN) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2025, 86% of arrivals were on time; in August 2025 that fell to 69% — a 17-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 385 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIR to DEN
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 94% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 34 min |
| Friday | 76% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 32 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 29 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 operations45%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIR to DEN delayed?
- 20% of PIR–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 23 minutes.
- How long is the flight from PIR to DEN?
- The scheduled PIR–DEN flight time averages 1h 39m over 385 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are PIR to DEN flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PIR to DEN?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 17-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 660 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.