Best Time to Fly DEN to ICT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,211 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Wichita (ICT) in the last 12 months, and 78.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 86.5% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 61.6%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and June the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
DEN to ICT 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 | 86.5% | 60 min | 0.6% | 1,280 |
| United Airlines | 74.6% | 62 min | 0.3% | 372 |
| Southwest Airlines | 61.6% | 58 min | 0.9% | 559 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to ICT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,228 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 89.2% | 0.0% | 204 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | 90.2% | 0.4% | 462 |
| 10am–11am | 81.7% | 0.8% | 392 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.9% | 0.0% | 108 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.5% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.1% | 1.4% | 510 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.9% | 1.1% | 278 |
| 3pm–4pm | 85.1% | 0.0% | 87 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.7% | 1.6% | 62 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.7% | 0.7% | 687 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.7% | 0.5% | 224 |
| 7pm–8pm | 49.6% | 0.9% | 229 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.2% | 1.7% | 783 |
| 9pm–10pm | 76.1% | 0.6% | 156 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 4 | |
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 ICT
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) | 81.2% | +2.1 pts | 0.0% | 69 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.7% | +3.6 pts | 0.0% | 150 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.7% | -11.4 pts | 0.7% | 876 |
| All other days | 79.1% | — | 1.0% | 3,133 |
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).