Best Time to Fly DEN to LBF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
627 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to North Platte (LBF) in the last 12 months, and 74.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and January the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 0.8% (US average 1.8%).
DEN to LBF 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 | 74.3% | 83 min | 0.8% | 627 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to LBF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,254 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 84.5% | 0.8% | 124 |
| 8am–9am | 83.1% | 0.5% | 398 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.7% | 2.7% | 520 |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.6% | 0.5% | 198 |
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 LBF
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 | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.8% | +3.5 pts | 1.9% | 53 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.4% | -6.8 pts | 2.8% | 212 |
| All other days | 77.2% | — | 1.1% | 965 |
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).