Best Time to Fly DEN to EGE: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Eagle County Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,171 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Eagle (EGE) in the last 12 months, and 79.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 85.7% on time and United Airlines was last with 78.2%.
Over 24 months, Monday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and February the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
DEN to EGE 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 | 85.7% | 50 min | 1.2% | 248 |
| United Airlines | 78.2% | 60 min | 0.2% | 923 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to EGE
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,610 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 9am–10am | 81.2% | 0.4% | 245 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.4% | 0.3% | 730 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.0% | 0.9% | 757 |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.2% | 0.7% | 139 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.5% | 1.0% | 715 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 11pm–12am | 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 DEN to EGE
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) | 82.5% | +0.0 pts | 0.0% | 40 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.4% | -19.1 pts | 0.7% | 135 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.4% | -9.1 pts | 0.8% | 391 |
| All other days | 82.5% | — | 0.7% | 2,044 |
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).