Best Time to Fly DEN to JLN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Joplin Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
327 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Joplin (JLN) in the last 12 months, and 79.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and June the worst month (58%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
DEN to JLN 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 | 79.7% | 126 min | 0.6% | 327 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to JLN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 649 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.9% | 0.5% | 402 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.0% | 1.7% | 58 |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.0% | 1.2% | 173 |
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 JLN
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 | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 23 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.8% | -11.8 pts | 0.9% | 107 |
| All other days | 76.5% | — | 0.8% | 507 |
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).