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Route on-time record

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

Durango (Durango La Plata County Airport) to Denver (Denver International Airport). 2,196 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 5822 at 10:30 AM.

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DRO → DEN

Durango to Denver: 2,196 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

80%

Cancelled

1.3%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

86% on time vs 68% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

United

82% 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 5822 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    10:30 AM → 12:05 PM1h 35m nonstop

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

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    1.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (76 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Moderate track record · 76 flights

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  2. #2 · SkyWest 4641 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    5:30 AM → 7:04 AM1h 35m nonstop

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

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (224 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 225 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 68%).

    Strong track record · 224 flights

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  3. #3 · United 1396

    1:30 PM → 2:50 PM1h 20m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

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  4. #4 · SkyWest 5281 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    10:20 AM → 12:00 PM1h 40m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

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  5. #5 · United 687

    7:00 AM → 8:25 AM1h 25m nonstop

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

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    1.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (311 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 68%).

    Strong track record · 311 flights

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  6. #6 · United 588

    1:36 PM → 2:55 PM1h 19m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (277 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 50% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 277 flights

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  7. #7 · SkyWest 5638 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    11:36 AM → 1:09 PM1h 33m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    1.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (337 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Strong track record · 337 flights

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  8. #8 · SkyWest 5227 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    6:00 PM → 7:34 PM1h 34m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    5.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (220 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.2% of the time (12 of 232).
    • Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Strong track record · 220 flights

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  9. #9 · SkyWest 5952 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    3:23 PM → 4:54 PM1h 31m nonstop

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

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    1.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    34 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (358 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 68% on time; Before 9 AM: 86%).
    • Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Strong track record · 358 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • United Airlines82%

    731 flights · 83% on time as flown · 0.7% cancel

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)77%

    1,465 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM86%

    596 flights · avg delay 15 min

  • 9 AM to noon85%

    508 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • Noon to 3 PM81%

    364 flights · avg delay 15 min

  • 3 to 6 PM68%

    457 flights · avg delay 33 min

  • 6 to 9 PM76%

    269 flights · avg delay 16 min

Best day: Tuesday (82%). Worst: Monday (78%).

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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
79
F
78
M
84
A
82
M
77
J
70
J
70
A
74
S
84
O
86
N
83
D
86

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft33%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)30%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume26%
  • Severe weather11%

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

DRO to DEN questions

What time of day is best to fly DRO to DEN?
Before 9 AM: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 68% 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 DRO to DEN?
United, with a season-adjusted 82% chance of operating and arriving on time over 731 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 DRO to DEN?
July (70% on time); the best was October (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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