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

Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to Denver, CO (DEN) flight delay odds

76.8% of 5,838 official scheduled MSP-to-DEN flights arrived on time; 14.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.8% 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
76.8%arrived on time
14.3%30+ min late
0.8%cancelled
5,838scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MSP to DEN?

Among qualifying MSP-to-DEN departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.5% of 1,449 flights. Evening was lowest at 61.5% across 1,038 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,44986.5%6.7%1.0%
Late morning1,27382.6%7.9%1.1%
Afternoon1,74275.3%16.0%0.7%
Evening1,03861.5%26.4%0.5%
Night33668.8%24.4%0.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for MSP to DEN?

Among qualifying MSP-to-DEN weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 80.8% of 704 flights. Sunday was lowest at 73.9% across 871 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday87778.0%13.9%0.7%
Tuesday81878.4%12.8%0.1%
Wednesday81576.3%13.0%0.4%
Thursday87275.9%16.2%0.3%
Friday88175.3%15.9%0.9%
Saturday70480.8%12.1%0.7%
Sunday87173.9%15.3%2.4%

Which airline was most reliable for MSP to DEN?

Among qualifying MSP-to-DEN airline results, SkyWest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 89.3% of 244 flights. Delta Air Lines was lowest at 75.1% across 1,804 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,80475.1%15.0%0.9%
Southwest Airlines1,71275.2%15.4%0.5%
United Airlines1,45977.7%14.5%0.8%
Frontier Airlines61979.6%12.8%0.8%
SkyWest Airlines24489.3%2.5%2.0%

Which month was most reliable for MSP to DEN?

Among qualifying MSP-to-DEN month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 88.6% of 440 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 61.3% across 439 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202557067.4%23.5%1.2%
August 202554975.6%14.8%0.4%
September 202552781.6%11.8%0.2%
October 202552979.8%11.2%0.4%
November 202546681.8%8.4%1.9%
December 202543961.3%23.5%0.7%
January 202640878.9%11.0%1.0%
February 202637881.0%13.0%0.0%
March 202646276.0%14.9%3.0%
April 202644088.6%5.7%0.2%
May 202653480.9%13.1%0.4%
June 202653671.5%17.9%0.4%

What drove MSP to DEN delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded MSP-to-DEN delay category, accounting for 34.6% of 89,580 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline31.1%
Late aircraft31.5%
National airspace34.6%
Weather2.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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