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

Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to Denver, CO (DEN) flight delay odds

81.8% of 3,697 official scheduled SNA-to-DEN flights arrived on time; 11.2% 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 SIGNALLower disruption
81.8%arrived on time
11.2%30+ min late
0.4%cancelled
3,697scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+3.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SNA to DEN?

Among qualifying SNA-to-DEN departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.0% of 981 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 72.4% across 1,202 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning98191.0%5.4%0.3%
Late morning93889.2%6.6%0.4%
Afternoon1,20272.4%16.6%0.3%
Evening57673.6%17.4%0.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for SNA to DEN?

Among qualifying SNA-to-DEN weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 88.4% of 466 flights. Thursday was lowest at 78.9% across 564 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday57081.4%11.1%0.7%
Tuesday50981.9%11.0%0.2%
Wednesday49784.3%10.1%0.2%
Thursday56478.9%11.9%0.4%
Friday57379.6%14.0%0.9%
Saturday46688.4%6.2%0.0%
Sunday51879.3%13.5%0.4%

Which airline was most reliable for SNA to DEN?

Among qualifying SNA-to-DEN airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 85.5% of 1,870 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 76.8% across 1,535 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines1,87085.5%8.7%0.4%
Southwest Airlines1,53576.8%14.5%0.5%
Frontier Airlines29284.6%10.3%0.3%

Which month was most reliable for SNA to DEN?

Among qualifying SNA-to-DEN month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 90.2% of 297 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 66.3% across 347 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202534766.3%23.9%0.3%
August 202531273.1%13.5%1.6%
September 202531385.6%9.3%0.0%
October 202533387.4%5.7%0.3%
November 202529887.2%7.4%0.0%
December 202531577.1%14.9%0.3%
January 202627688.0%6.9%0.4%
February 202625785.2%10.1%0.4%
March 202630279.1%13.6%1.3%
April 202629790.2%5.4%0.3%
May 202632087.5%7.8%0.0%
June 202632778.0%14.1%0.0%

What drove SNA to DEN delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded SNA-to-DEN delay category, accounting for 41.3% of 39,954 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline19.0%
Late aircraft41.3%
National airspace36.3%
Weather3.2%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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