DEN Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 60%, arrivals better at 83%. Early morning flights ran 20 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 85%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at DEN. 60% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 85%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 65%. That is a 20-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at DEN
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable carrier at DEN with 65% on-time. Qatar Airways runs 25%. That is a 40-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
DEN Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Denver International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 20-point swing at DEN. The early morning block runs at 85%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 86%. 3am is where it broke down, dropping to 33%. Currently at 60%, well below the morning numbers. A 67-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 8 points better on departures (71% vs 63%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
DEN has been bouncing between 27% and 88%. Best day was Apr 5 at 88%. Worst was May 6 at 27%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how DEN runs. Today's 60% is well below the norm.
About DEN Delays
Denver International Airport (DEN) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 60% on-time departures and 83% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Denver International Airport has averaged 71% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Denver International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include COS (City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport). When DEN is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Denver International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.