BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DEN→COS

Denver, CO (DEN) to Colorado Springs, CO (COS) flight delay odds

74.6% of 5,039 official scheduled DEN-to-COS flights arrived on time; 16.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.4% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
74.6%arrived on time
16.1%30+ min late
1.4%cancelled
5,039scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DEN to COS?

Among qualifying DEN-to-COS departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.0% of 453 flights. Evening was lowest at 65.0% across 1,392 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning45387.0%8.8%0.2%
Late morning98181.4%9.7%1.6%
Afternoon1,44776.5%14.7%1.9%
Evening1,39265.0%23.0%1.4%
Night76672.5%18.8%1.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for DEN to COS?

Among qualifying DEN-to-COS weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 78.7% of 703 flights. Friday was lowest at 69.5% across 728 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday72175.9%14.1%0.7%
Tuesday70076.1%15.0%1.3%
Wednesday70378.7%13.2%1.0%
Thursday72072.9%17.1%1.8%
Friday72869.5%19.4%2.6%
Saturday71575.2%16.4%0.8%
Sunday75274.2%17.3%1.9%

Which airline was most reliable for DEN to COS?

Among qualifying DEN-to-COS airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 76.4% of 614 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 72.6% across 1,142 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines3,28375.0%16.0%1.9%
Southwest Airlines1,14272.6%15.9%0.4%
United Airlines61476.4%16.8%1.0%

Which month was most reliable for DEN to COS?

Among qualifying DEN-to-COS month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 82.7% of 346 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 56.0% across 466 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202546656.0%29.2%3.6%
August 202546663.3%26.4%1.1%
September 202544379.0%11.7%0.0%
October 202545081.6%10.7%0.0%
November 202542679.6%7.0%8.0%
December 202544175.1%16.8%1.1%
January 202638778.0%15.0%1.3%
February 202634682.7%10.7%0.3%
March 202638879.4%14.2%1.0%
April 202636281.2%12.4%0.0%
May 202642876.6%15.0%0.2%
June 202643668.6%20.4%0.2%

What drove DEN to COS delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DEN-to-COS delay category, accounting for 40.1% of 80,682 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline33.5%
Late aircraft40.1%
National airspace17.8%
Weather8.4%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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