Best Time to Fly DEN to HOB: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Lea County Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
364 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Hobbs (HOB) in the last 12 months, and 75.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (71% on time) and June the worst month (47%).
The cancellation rate was 1.6% (US average 1.8%).
DEN to HOB 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 | 75.8% | 111 min | 1.6% | 364 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to HOB
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 729 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.9% | 2.2% | 727 |
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 HOB
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 | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 90.0% | +22.2 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 55.1% | -12.7 pts | 2.4% | 123 |
| All other days | 67.8% | — | 2.3% | 562 |
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).