Palm Springs (PSP) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Palm Springs (PSP) to Denver (DEN) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 63% — a 30-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
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 5.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 776 mi
Best airline from PSP to DEN
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 14 min | 0.7% | 1,328 |
| United Airlines | 82% | 14 min | 0.8% | 1,586 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79% | 13 min | 0.5% | 1,092 |
| Frontier Airlines | 79% | 17 min | 1.5% | 133 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PSP to DEN
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 14 min |
| Friday | 82% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 13 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 operations34%
- National airspace system37%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PSP to DEN delayed?
- 18% of PSP–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PSP to DEN?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 1,328 flights. 4 airlines flew PSP–DEN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PSP to DEN?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PSP to DEN?
- The scheduled PSP–DEN flight time averages 2h 13m over 776 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are PSP to DEN flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 PSP to DEN?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,139 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.