Route on-time record
MAF to DEN: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Midland (Midland International Air and Space Port) to Denver (Denver International Airport). 1,458 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 80% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1953 at 7:00 AM.
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MAF → DEN
Midland to Denver: 1,458 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
80%
Cancelled
1.2%
avg delay 19 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
90% on time vs 61% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
Southwest
90% 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 · Southwest 1953
7:00 AM → 7:45 AM1h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
96%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 100%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (25 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: 61%).
- Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 25 flights
Find Southwest 1953 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · Southwest 672
6:50 AM → 7:40 AM1h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 1428; its record covers all of them.
95%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 97%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 2 min
- Arrived on time 97% of the time (63 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 63 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 61%).
Moderate track record · 63 flights
Find Southwest 672 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 5822 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:58 AM → 8:55 AM1h 57m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
86%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 88%
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 8 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (206 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: 61%).
Strong track record · 206 flights
Find 7:58 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · SkyWest 5794 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:20 AM → 8:20 AM2h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
85%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 86%
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 16 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (131 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: 61%).
Moderate track record · 131 flights
Find 7:20 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · SkyWest 4807 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
1:45 PM → 2:45 PM1h 57m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Avg arrival delay
- 19 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (356 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.
Strong track record · 356 flights
Find 1:45 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · SkyWest 6007 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
11:35 AM → 12:37 PM2h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 88%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 18 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- 96% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
Find 11:35 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · SkyWest 4682 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
11:45 AM → 12:42 PM1h 57m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
76%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 16 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (80 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 81 scheduled flights.
Moderate track record · 80 flights
Find 11:45 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#8 · SkyWest 5472 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:07 PM → 6:07 PM2h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
61%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 65%
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Avg arrival delay
- 28 min
- Arrived on time 65% of the time (240 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 61% on time; Before 9 AM: 90%).
- 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 · 240 flights
Find 5:07 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Southwest Airlines90%
257 flights · 94% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)76%
1,201 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM90%
529 flights · avg delay 9 min
- 9 AM to noon71%
189 flights · avg delay 27 min
- Noon to 3 PM84%
405 flights · avg delay 18 min
- 3 to 6 PM61%
333 flights · avg delay 35 min
Best day: Saturday (83%). Worst: Thursday (77%).
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)46%
- Air traffic control and airport volume27%
- Late-arriving aircraft20%
- Severe weather7%
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
MAF to DEN questions
- What time of day is best to fly MAF to DEN?
- Before 9 AM: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 61% 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 MAF to DEN?
- Southwest, with a season-adjusted 90% chance of operating and arriving on time over 257 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 MAF to DEN?
- June (65% on time); the best was October (89%), 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.
More routes from MAF
- DEN to MAF (return)
- MAF to DFW 82%
- MAF to HOU 85%
- MAF to DAL 89%
- MAF to IAH 82%
- MAF to AUS 81%
- MAF to PHX 86%
- MAF to LAS 85%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops