Best Time to Fly DEN to PIR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Pierre Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
661 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Pierre (PIR) in the last 12 months, and 81.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
April has been the best month (92% on time) and Wednesday the weakest day of the week (77%).
1.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DEN to PIR 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 | 81.6% | 108 min | 1.7% | 661 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to PIR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 661 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | 83.7% | 1.1% | 262 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.3% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 4pm–5pm | 62.9% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 8pm–9pm | 82.0% | 2.7% | 258 |
| 9pm–10pm | 85.3% | 1.4% | 69 |
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 PIR
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 | 15 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 27 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.0% | -18.1 pts | 0.9% | 106 |
| All other days | 85.1% | — | 1.6% | 513 |
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).