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Route on-time record

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

Denver (Denver International Airport) to Hays (Hays Regional Airport). 627 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5052 at 9:05 PM.

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DEN → HYS

Denver to Hays: 627 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

2.1%

avg delay 31 min

Best time to leave

No clear winner

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

77% chance on time

Check DEN to HYS fares

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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 5052 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    9:05 PM → 11:22 PM1h 17m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    1.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    41 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (311 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 · 311 flights

    Find 9:05 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · SkyWest 5042 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    4:20 PM → 6:36 PM1h 16m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    3.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (262 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.
    • 54% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 262 flights

    Find 4:20 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

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)77%

    627 flights · 79% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 3 to 6 PM79%

    271 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • After 9 PM79%

    345 flights · avg delay 41 min

Best day: Wednesday (86%). Worst: Saturday (71%).

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
75
F
77
M
82
A
85
M
78
J
65
J
69
A
71
S
87
O
90
N
88
D
89

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft43%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)39%
  • Severe weather11%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume7%

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 HYS questions

Which airline is most on time from DEN to HYS?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 627 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 HYS?
June (65% on time); the best was October (90%), 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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