Best Time to Fly DEN to DAY: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → James M Cox/Dayton International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
365 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Dayton (DAY) in the last 12 months, and 73.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 89.1% on time and United Airlines was last with 70.4%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and August the worst month (50%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
DEN to DAY on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 89.1% | 66 min | 3.5% | 57 |
| United Airlines | 70.4% | 67 min | 0.0% | 308 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to DAY
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 730 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.9% | 0.5% | 635 |
| 6pm–7pm | 59.8% | 0.0% | 93 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DEN to DAY
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.3% | -2.7 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 54.5% | -21.6 pts | 0.0% | 124 |
| All other days | 76.0% | — | 0.5% | 562 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).