Best Time to Fly DEN to MAF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Midland International Air and Space Port
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,504 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Midland/Odessa (MAF) in the last 12 months, and 78.0% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 81.7% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 61.5%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (77% on time) and June the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 0.9% (US average 1.8%).
DEN to MAF 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 | 81.7% | 70 min | 0.7% | 1,230 |
| Southwest Airlines | 61.5% | 64 min | 1.5% | 274 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to MAF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,931 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 83.5% | 0.8% | 122 |
| 9am–10am | 82.7% | 1.0% | 300 |
| 10am–11am | 84.4% | 0.5% | 426 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.7% | 3.0% | 66 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.4% | 0.5% | 811 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.8% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 5pm–6pm | 55.8% | 1.4% | 284 |
| 6pm–7pm | 63.0% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 7pm–8pm | 70.7% | 1.4% | 503 |
| 8pm–9pm | 55.6% | 0.7% | 283 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 5 | |
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 MAF
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) | 59.2% | -18.1 pts | 0.0% | 49 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.6% | -3.7 pts | 0.0% | 107 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.7% | -11.6 pts | 1.1% | 521 |
| All other days | 77.3% | — | 0.8% | 2,254 |
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).