Route on-time record

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

Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Denver (Denver International Airport). 7,729 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 82% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 2754 at 5:00 AM.

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LAX → DEN

Los Angeles to Denver: 7,729 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

82%

Cancelled

0.5%

avg delay 13 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

90% on time vs 70% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

United

86% chance on time

Check LAX to DEN fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $36 (Frontier 4346 on 2026-11-12). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

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 · United 2754
5:00 AM → 8:22 AM2h 22m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as United 1686, 1339; its record covers all of them.
95%
chance on time
On time (history)
96%
Cancelled
0.5%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (362 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 70%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 362 flights
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#2 · United 2610
7:03 PM → 10:30 PM2h 27m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
0.3%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (294 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Strong track record · 294 flights
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#3 · United 1912
8:45 AM → 12:12 PM2h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
90%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (349 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 349 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 70%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 349 flights
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#4 · United 360
12:55 PM → 4:27 PM2h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (109 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 109 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 109 flights
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#5 · United 703
7:00 AM → 10:32 AM2h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (86 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 86 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 70%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 86 flights
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#6 · Southwest 1279
6:35 AM → 9:55 AM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (16 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 70%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (16 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 16 flights
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#7 · United 1572
8:07 PM → 11:37 PM2h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
- Short track record (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 21 flights
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#8 · United 2061
11:00 AM → 2:32 PM2h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (145 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 146 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 145 flights
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#9 · SkyWest 4957 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:30 AM → 11:01 AM2h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 70%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 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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#10 · Frontier 3156
6:15 AM → 9:45 AM2h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.8%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (357 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 70%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 357 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

United Airlines86%
3,062 flights · 86% on time as flown · 0.1% cancel
Frontier Airlines81%
731 flights · 82% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel
SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)79%
1,261 flights · 80% on time as flown · 0.8% cancel
Delta Air Lines79%
744 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel
Southwest Airlines76%
1,931 flights · 76% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM90%
2,590 flights · avg delay 7 min
9 AM to noon86%
942 flights · avg delay 9 min
Noon to 3 PM75%
1,817 flights · avg delay 18 min
3 to 6 PM70%
1,005 flights · avg delay 21 min
6 to 9 PM80%
1,333 flights · avg delay 13 min

Best day: Tuesday (85%). Worst: Friday (80%).

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.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft33%
Air traffic control and airport volume32%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)32%
Severe weather2%

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

LAX to DEN questions

What time of day is best to fly LAX to DEN?: Before 9 AM: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 70% 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 LAX to DEN?: United, with a season-adjusted 86% chance of operating and arriving on time over 3,062 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 LAX to DEN?: July (74% on time); the best was November (88%), 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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