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Route on-time record

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

Santa Fe (Santa Fe Municipal Airport) to Denver (Denver International Airport). 1,591 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5495 at 7:00 AM.

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SAF → DEN

Santa Fe to Denver: 1,591 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

1.1%

avg delay 20 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

84% on time vs 70% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

77% 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 5495 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    7:00 AM → 8:36 AM1h 36m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    1.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    22 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (161 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 70%).

    Moderate track record · 161 flights

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  2. #2 · SkyWest 5661 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    10:24 AM → 12:00 PM1h 36m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    1.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (87 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Moderate track record · 87 flights

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  3. #3 · SkyWest 5377 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    3:24 PM → 5:00 PM1h 36m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 5648; its record covers all of them.

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    1.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    26 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (107 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 70% on time; Before 9 AM: 84%).
    • 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 · 107 flights

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  4. #4 · SkyWest 5878 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    1:19 PM → 2:55 PM1h 36m nonstop

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

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    0.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (360 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 · 360 flights

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  5. #5 · SkyWest 5412 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    5:49 PM → 7:26 PM1h 36m nonstop

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

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (133 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 70% on time; Before 9 AM: 84%).
    • 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 · 133 flights

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  6. #6 · SkyWest 5700 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    6:00 PM → 7:33 PM1h 33m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    55%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    28 min
    • Arrived on time 55% 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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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%

    1,591 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM84%

    364 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • 9 AM to noon82%

    336 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • Noon to 3 PM75%

    364 flights · avg delay 24 min

  • 3 to 6 PM70%

    406 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • 6 to 9 PM78%

    121 flights · avg delay 17 min

Best day: Saturday (83%). Worst: Monday (77%).

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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
80
F
80
M
82
A
83
M
77
J
71
J
73
A
77
S
83
O
81
N
87
D
85

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)43%
  • Late-arriving aircraft28%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume20%
  • Severe weather9%

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

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SAF to DEN questions

What time of day is best to fly SAF to DEN?
Before 9 AM: 84% 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 SAF to DEN?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,591 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 SAF to DEN?
June (71% on time); the best was November (87%), 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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