BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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LNKDEN

Lincoln, NE (LNK) to Denver, CO (DEN) flight delay odds

Historically, 78.4% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,594 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
78.4%arrived on time
15.9%30+ min late
1.0%cancelled
1,594scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.5 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning38589.1%8.6%0.0%
Late morning48078.1%16.7%0.4%
Afternoon36484.9%10.7%1.6%
Evening36560.8%27.7%2.2%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday23075.7%19.1%1.3%
Tuesday23480.8%13.2%0.9%
Wednesday22980.8%15.3%0.4%
Thursday22972.9%20.1%0.4%
Friday23179.2%15.2%1.3%
Saturday21478.0%15.9%0.9%
Sunday22781.1%12.3%1.8%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines1,59478.4%15.9%1.0%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202515472.1%18.2%1.3%
August 202515168.9%24.5%0.7%
September 202514586.2%10.3%0.0%
October 202514682.9%13.7%0.0%
November 202511786.3%6.0%5.1%
December 202512476.6%20.2%0.0%
January 202612478.2%14.5%0.8%
February 202611179.3%16.2%0.9%
March 202612472.6%20.2%4.0%
April 202612075.8%18.3%0.0%
May 202613279.5%15.2%0.0%
June 202614682.9%12.3%0.0%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline43.3%
Late aircraft22.8%
National airspace20.9%
Weather13.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.