DEN Today
Bad day. Departures at 47%, arrivals better at 89%. Early morning flights ran 38 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 87%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at DEN. Only 47% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 87%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 49%. That is a 38-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) is 73 miles away and running 50% today. If your route is available from both airports, COS is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at DEN
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable carrier at DEN with 74% on-time. Great Barrier Airlines runs 3%. That is a 71-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 38-point swing at DEN. The early morning block runs at 87%. 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 81%. 8pm is where it broke down, dropping to 42%. Currently at 47%, well below the morning numbers. A 58-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 14 points from last week (51% vs 65%). Arrivals down 8 points too. Wed was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
DEN has been bouncing between 27% and 86%. Best day was May 9 at 86%. Worst was May 6 at 27%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how DEN runs. Today's 47% is well below the norm.
About DEN Delays
Denver International Airport (DEN) is currently experiencing significant delays with 47% on-time departures and 89% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Denver International Airport has averaged 51% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.