DEN Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 92%, arrivals slightly better at 99%. Early morning flights ran 39 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 92%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from DEN. 92% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 92%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 53%. That is a 39-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) is 73 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, COS is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at DEN
Copa Airlines is the most reliable carrier at DEN with 70% on-time. Aer Lingus runs 26%. That is a 44-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 39-point swing at DEN. The early morning block runs at 92%. 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 89%. Hit 34% around 8pm, peaked at 100% around 1am. A 66-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 7 points from last week (71% vs 78%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
DEN has been bouncing between 52% and 86%. Best day was Aug 26 at 86%. Worst was Jul 24 at 52%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how DEN runs. Today's 92% is a good day by DEN standards.
About DEN Delays
Denver International Airport (DEN) is currently running on time with 92% on-time departures and 99% 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.