Route on-time record
SGF to DEN: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Springfield (Springfield Branson National Airport) to Denver (Denver International Airport). 1,268 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5895 at 5:50 AM.
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SGF → DEN
Springfield to Denver: 1,268 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
78%
Cancelled
0.8%
avg delay 20 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
89% on time vs 63% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
78% 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 5895 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:50 AM → 6:57 AM2h 07m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 87%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 16 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (158 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 158 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 63%).
Moderate track record · 158 flights
Find 5:50 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 5846 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
11:23 AM → 12:45 PM2h 22m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-18.
84%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 100%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 11:23 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 5898 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
9:05 AM → 10:35 AM2h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Avg arrival delay
- 15 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (360 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 360 flights
Find 9:05 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · SkyWest 5541 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
1:33 PM → 2:48 PM2h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
79%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Avg arrival delay
- 11 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (87 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.
Moderate track record · 87 flights
Find 1:33 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · SkyWest 5404 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:07 PM → 6:25 PM2h 18m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
63%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 63%
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Avg arrival delay
- 32 min
- Arrived on time 63% of the time (357 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 63% 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 · 357 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)78%
1,268 flights · 78% on time as flown · 0.8% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM89%
195 flights · avg delay 14 min
- 9 AM to noon82%
343 flights · avg delay 16 min
- Noon to 3 PM84%
364 flights · avg delay 16 min
- 3 to 6 PM63%
364 flights · avg delay 32 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)39%
- Air traffic control and airport volume34%
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- 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
SGF to DEN questions
- What time of day is best to fly SGF to DEN?
- Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 63% 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 SGF to DEN?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,268 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 SGF to DEN?
- June (70% on time); the best was November (84%), 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 SGF
- DEN to SGF (return)
- SGF to DFW 80%
- SGF to ORD 71%
- SGF to CLT 85%
- SGF to ATL 81%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops