Best Time to Fly AMA to DEN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Rick Husband Amarillo International → Denver International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
685 flights were scheduled from Amarillo (AMA) to Denver (DEN) in the last 12 months, and 78.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and August the worst month (57%).
The cancellation rate was 2.0% (US average 1.8%).
AMA 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 | 78.1% | 94 min | 2.0% | 685 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AMA to DEN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,454 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | 96.2% | 5.4% | 56 |
| 8am–9am | 82.4% | 0.6% | 674 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 61.9% | 2.7% | 675 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AMA 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 | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.3% | +8.2 pts | 0.0% | 60 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.8% | -8.4 pts | 1.2% | 248 |
| All other days | 75.2% | — | 2.0% | 1,120 |
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).