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Route on-time record

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

Denver (Denver International Airport) to Fargo (Hector International Airport). 1,431 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Frontier 4794 at 10:56 AM.

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DEN → FAR

Denver to Fargo: 1,431 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

76%

Cancelled

1.0%

avg delay 21 min

Best time to leave

Noon to 3 PM

82% on time vs 60% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Frontier

80% 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 · Frontier 4794

    10:56 AM → 1:46 PM1h 55m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (186 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 186 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside DEN's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 50% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 186 flights

    Find Frontier 4794 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · SkyWest 4629 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    1:25 PM → 4:26 PM2h 01m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    1.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (356 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 82% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 60%).
    • Departs outside DEN's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 52% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 356 flights

    Find 1:25 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · SkyWest 4688 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    9:52 AM → 12:56 PM2h 04m nonstop

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

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (357 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DEN's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 357 flights

    Find 9:52 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · United 1126

    5:53 PM → 8:46 PM1h 54m nonstop

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

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (64 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 64 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 59% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 64 flights

    Find United 1126 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · United 414

    5:30 PM → 8:22 PM1h 52m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 53% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 24 flights

    Find United 414 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · SkyWest 5964 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    8:25 PM → 11:21 PM1h 56m nonstop

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

    60%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    45%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    46 min
    • Arrived on time 45% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 60% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 82%).
    • Departs outside DEN's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 66% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Frontier Airlines80%

    186 flights · 82% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)75%

    881 flights · 76% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

  • United Airlines72%

    364 flights · 72% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon79%

    508 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • Noon to 3 PM82%

    375 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • 3 to 6 PM72%

    375 flights · avg delay 26 min

  • 6 to 9 PM60%

    170 flights · avg delay 32 min

Best day: Tuesday (81%). Worst: Sunday (75%).

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
69
F
79
M
83
A
86
M
77
J
69
J
75
A
75
S
85
O
85
N
80
D
82

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft43%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)37%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume15%
  • Severe weather6%

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

DEN to FAR questions

What time of day is best to fly DEN to FAR?
Noon to 3 PM: 82% of flights arrived on time, against 60% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DEN to FAR?
Frontier, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 186 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 FAR?
June (69% on time); the best was April (86%), 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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