Best Time to Fly DEN to SAF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Santa Fe Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,653 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Santa Fe (SAF) in the last 12 months, and 82.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 1.0% (US average 1.8%).
DEN to SAF 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 | 82.5% | 77 min | 1.0% | 1,653 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to SAF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,057 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 83.0% | 1.7% | 60 |
| 8am–9am | 86.3% | 0.5% | 588 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | 77.9% | 0.3% | 730 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.5% | 1.3% | 230 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.5% | 1.2% | 667 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.6% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 7pm–8pm | 76.0% | 1.9% | 208 |
| 8pm–9pm | 77.7% | 1.5% | 463 |
| 9pm–10pm | 80.4% | 0.0% | 56 |
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 SAF
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) | 66.0% | -15.7 pts | 0.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.3% | -2.4 pts | 0.0% | 135 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.4% | -6.3 pts | 0.6% | 538 |
| All other days | 81.7% | — | 1.1% | 2,334 |
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).