Best Time to Fly JLN to DEN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Joplin Regional → Denver International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
327 flights were scheduled from Joplin (JLN) to Denver (DEN) in the last 12 months, and 71.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (84% on time) and Wednesday the weakest day of the week (62%).
0.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
JLN to DEN 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 | 71.4% | 98 min | 0.6% | 327 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JLN to DEN
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 | 73.6% | 0.0% | 76 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.6% | 1.9% | 541 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JLN to DEN
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) | 59.2% | -12.4 pts | 4.7% | 107 |
| All other days | 71.6% | — | 1.0% | 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).