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

New York, NY (LGA) to Denver, CO (DEN) flight delay odds

68.2% of 4,672 official scheduled LGA-to-DEN flights arrived on time; 19.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.9% 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 SIGNALVariable
68.2%arrived on time
19.0%30+ min late
2.9%cancelled
4,672scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.7%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LGA to DEN?

Among qualifying LGA-to-DEN departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.3% of 1,093 flights. Evening was lowest at 52.2% across 869 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,09384.3%6.0%2.4%
Late morning53375.2%12.6%1.9%
Afternoon1,93365.4%21.4%2.0%
Evening86952.2%31.9%5.1%
Night24458.6%25.8%7.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for LGA to DEN?

Among qualifying LGA-to-DEN weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 76.8% of 452 flights. Sunday was lowest at 62.6% across 663 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday71564.2%20.0%5.9%
Tuesday72070.8%18.8%2.4%
Wednesday70670.7%17.8%1.6%
Thursday70464.6%21.3%2.1%
Friday71270.1%17.3%1.7%
Saturday45276.8%12.8%1.8%
Sunday66362.6%22.8%4.8%

Which airline was most reliable for LGA to DEN?

Among qualifying LGA-to-DEN airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 75.9% of 2,017 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 58.9% across 1,467 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines2,01775.9%14.6%2.0%
Southwest Airlines1,46758.9%26.0%3.3%
Delta Air Lines1,03667.1%16.4%4.2%
Frontier Airlines15261.8%26.3%3.9%

Which month was most reliable for LGA to DEN?

Among qualifying LGA-to-DEN month results, January 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 79.6% of 382 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 55.5% across 409 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202540955.5%27.6%5.9%
August 202540473.8%18.1%1.0%
September 202539976.7%16.0%0.3%
October 202540167.1%20.9%2.0%
November 202536266.9%20.7%2.5%
December 202539158.8%23.3%4.3%
January 202638279.6%6.8%3.7%
February 202633871.3%15.7%6.8%
March 202640161.8%24.2%5.2%
April 202639477.4%12.9%0.3%
May 202639772.3%14.6%1.8%
June 202639457.6%25.6%2.0%

What drove LGA to DEN delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded LGA-to-DEN delay category, accounting for 40.4% of 91,152 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline27.3%
Late aircraft40.4%
National airspace27.5%
Weather4.7%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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