Springfield (SGF) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Springfield (SGF) to Denver (DEN) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2025, 98% of arrivals were on time; in April 2025 that fell to 64% — a 34-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 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 637 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SGF to DEN
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 21 min |
| Friday | 76% | 26 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 23 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 operations40%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SGF to DEN delayed?
- 23% of SGF–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 22 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SGF to DEN?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SGF to DEN?
- The scheduled SGF–DEN flight time averages 2h 16m over 637 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are SGF to DEN flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 SGF to DEN?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,557 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.