Best Time to Fly DEN to FAR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Hector International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,422 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Fargo (FAR) in the last 12 months, and 79.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Frontier Airlines led with 84.4% on time and United Airlines was last with 76.4%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and June the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 0.8% (US average 1.8%).
DEN to FAR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 84.4% | 60 min | 0.0% | 179 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79.3% | 74 min | 1.2% | 880 |
| United Airlines | 76.4% | 73 min | 0.3% | 363 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to FAR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,865 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 9am–10am | 76.9% | 0.6% | 513 |
| 10am–11am | 82.1% | 0.2% | 403 |
| 11am–12pm | 90.6% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 12pm–1pm | 90.9% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 1pm–2pm | 86.1% | 1.2% | 560 |
| 2pm–3pm | 62.4% | 0.5% | 198 |
| 3pm–4pm | 92.1% | 2.6% | 39 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.2% | 0.3% | 685 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.0% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 59.9% | 1.4% | 283 |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 FAR
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) | 66.7% | -11.7 pts | 2.0% | 49 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.2% | +0.9 pts | 0.0% | 106 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.8% | -6.6 pts | 0.9% | 581 |
| All other days | 78.4% | — | 0.7% | 2,129 |
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).