Route on-time record
LBF to DEN: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field) to Denver (Denver International Airport). 626 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5061 at 6:15 AM.
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LBF → DEN
North Platte to Denver: 626 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
77%
Cancelled
1.6%
avg delay 28 min
Best time to leave
9 AM to noon
90% on time vs 59% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
76% 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 · SkyWest 5061 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:15 AM → 6:34 AM1h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
85%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 88%
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Avg arrival delay
- 32 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (145 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Moderate track record · 145 flights
Find 6:15 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 5030 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:06 PM → 7:25 PM1h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-18.
62%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 58%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 34 min
- Arrived on time 58% of the time (12 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 59% on time; 9 AM to noon: 90%).
- Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 12 flights
Find 7:06 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 6060 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:14 PM → 7:35 PM1h 21m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
60%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 44%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 39 min
- Arrived on time 44% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 59% on time; 9 AM to noon: 90%).
- Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 9 flights
Find 7:14 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)76%
626 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM88%
145 flights · avg delay 32 min
- 9 AM to noon90%
219 flights · avg delay 10 min
- 6 to 9 PM59%
262 flights · avg delay 40 min
Best day: Wednesday (92%). Worst: Saturday (78%).
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
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)44%
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Air traffic control and airport volume25%
- Severe weather5%
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
LBF to DEN questions
- What time of day is best to fly LBF to DEN?
- 9 AM to noon: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 59% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from LBF to DEN?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 76% 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 LBF to DEN?
- August (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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