Best Time to Fly DEN to BFL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Meadows Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
730 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Bakersfield (BFL) in the last 12 months, and 78.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 80.9%, while United Airlines trailed at 55.1%.
October has been the best month (90% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (74%).
0.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DEN to BFL 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 | 80.9% | 63 min | 0.1% | 659 |
| United Airlines | 55.1% | 77 min | 0.0% | 71 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to BFL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,433 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am–12pm | 81.5% | 0.0% | 730 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.5% | 0.4% | 700 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 1 | |
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 BFL
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) | 73.3% | -7.7 pts | 0.0% | 60 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 61.1% | -20.0 pts | 0.4% | 243 |
| All other days | 81.1% | — | 0.2% | 1,104 |
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).