Best Time to Fly DEN to MLI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Quad Cities International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
366 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Moline (MLI) in the last 12 months, and 70.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.2 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 (75% on time) and July the worst month (38%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
DEN to MLI 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 | 70.4% | 80 min | 0.0% | 366 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to MLI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 733 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.5% | 0.3% | 666 |
| 6pm–7pm | 86.7% | 0.0% | 60 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 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 MLI
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 | 18 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.7% | +14.0 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 44.3% | -28.4 pts | 0.0% | 123 |
| All other days | 72.6% | — | 0.4% | 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).