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Route on-time record

DEN to BFF: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Denver (Denver International Airport) to Scottsbluff (Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport). 626 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 80% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5072 at 8:05 AM.

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DEN → BFF

Denver to Scottsbluff: 626 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

80%

Cancelled

1.3%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 72% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

79% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · SkyWest 5072 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    8:05 AM → 9:08 AM1h 03m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    1.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (151 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 72%).
    • Departs outside DEN's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 151 flights

    Find 8:05 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · SkyWest 5054 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    8:15 AM → 9:15 AM1h 00m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 72%).
    • Departs outside DEN's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 9 flights

    Find 8:15 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · SkyWest 5120 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    4:40 PM → 5:40 PM1h 00m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 5074; its record covers all of them.

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    69%
    Cancelled
    2.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    28 min
    • Arrived on time 69% of the time (131 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 72% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
    • Departs inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Moderate track record · 131 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)79%

    626 flights · 80% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM89%

    292 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • 3 to 6 PM72%

    334 flights · avg delay 23 min

Best day: Saturday (85%). Worst: Sunday (76%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
80
F
85
M
87
A
79
M
80
J
77
J
78
A
73
S
82
O
84
N
84
D
84

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft40%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)30%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume15%
  • Severe weather14%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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DEN to BFF questions

What time of day is best to fly DEN to BFF?
Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 72% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from DEN to BFF?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 79% chance of operating and arriving on time over 626 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on DEN to BFF?
August (73% on time); the best was March (87%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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