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

Oakland, CA (OAK) to Denver, CO (DEN) flight delay odds

72.3% of 1,607 official scheduled OAK-to-DEN flights arrived on time; 16.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.4% 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
72.3%arrived on time
16.1%30+ min late
0.4%cancelled
1,607scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+10.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for OAK to DEN?

Among qualifying OAK-to-DEN departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.9% of 571 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 55.3% across 514 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning57191.9%2.6%0.2%
Late morning22175.6%13.6%0.9%
Afternoon51455.3%26.3%0.6%
Evening30062.0%25.7%0.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for OAK to DEN?

Among qualifying OAK-to-DEN weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 76.9% of 221 flights. Friday was lowest at 67.0% across 233 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday23170.1%18.6%0.4%
Tuesday22874.1%16.2%0.0%
Wednesday22175.1%14.9%0.0%
Thursday22972.9%16.6%1.7%
Friday23367.0%16.3%0.0%
Saturday22176.9%11.8%0.9%
Sunday24470.5%17.6%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for OAK to DEN?

Only Southwest Airlines met the OAK-to-DEN airline threshold: 72.3% of 1,607 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,60772.3%16.1%0.4%

Which month was most reliable for OAK to DEN?

Among qualifying OAK-to-DEN month results, January 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 87.6% of 121 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 61.9% across 147 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202515969.8%18.2%1.3%
August 202514171.6%16.3%0.0%
September 202513771.5%16.8%0.0%
October 202514971.1%14.1%0.0%
November 202512982.9%8.5%1.6%
December 202513772.3%13.1%0.0%
January 202612187.6%5.0%0.0%
February 202611282.1%13.4%0.0%
March 202612464.5%21.0%1.6%
April 202612371.5%15.4%0.0%
May 202612864.8%22.7%0.8%
June 202614761.9%25.9%0.0%

What drove OAK to DEN delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded OAK-to-DEN delay category, accounting for 40.8% of 20,291 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.3%
Late aircraft40.8%
National airspace24.6%
Weather4.0%
Security0.4%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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