Route on-time record
LNK to DEN: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Lincoln (Lincoln Airport) to Denver (Denver International Airport). 1,598 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5866 at 6:00 AM.
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LNK → DEN
Lincoln to Denver: 1,598 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
78%
Cancelled
1.1%
avg delay 23 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
89% on time vs 60% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
77% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $230 (United 5348 on 2026-10-27). 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 · SkyWest 5866 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:00 AM → 6:47 AM1h 47m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 89%
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 21 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (358 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 60%).
Strong track record · 358 flights
Find 6:00 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 5649 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
1:01 PM → 1:50 PM1h 49m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 86%
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 15 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (243 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- 50% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 243 flights
Find 1:01 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 5825 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
11:42 AM → 12:31 PM1h 49m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
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).
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 11:42 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · SkyWest 5348 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
9:05 AM → 9:52 AM1h 49m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
73%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 74%
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 28 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (324 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 324 flights
Find 9:05 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · SkyWest 5431 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:05 PM → 5:54 PM1h 49m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
59%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 60%
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 37 min
- Arrived on time 60% of the time (351 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 60% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
- 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 · 351 flights
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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%
1,598 flights · 78% on time as flown · 1.1% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM89%
389 flights · avg delay 20 min
- 9 AM to noon77%
480 flights · avg delay 22 min
- Noon to 3 PM86%
364 flights · avg delay 13 min
- 3 to 6 PM60%
364 flights · avg delay 37 min
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)42%
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Air traffic control and airport volume22%
- Severe weather12%
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
LNK to DEN questions
- What time of day is best to fly LNK to DEN?
- Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 60% 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 LNK to DEN?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,598 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 LNK to DEN?
- August (71% on time); the best was September (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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