Best Time to Fly SAF to DEN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Santa Fe Regional → Denver International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,653 flights were scheduled from Santa Fe (SAF) to Denver (DEN) in the last 12 months, and 79.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and July the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
SAF to DEN 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 | 79.5% | 86 min | 1.1% | 1,653 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SAF to DEN
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 | 85.2% | 0.7% | 729 |
| 10am–11am | 84.8% | 0.8% | 630 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.3% | 0.6% | 728 |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.2% | 2.2% | 229 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 57.9% | 1.8% | 228 |
| 6pm–7pm | 77.7% | 1.3% | 474 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SAF to DEN
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) | 78.0% | -2.7 pts | 0.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.7% | +3.0 pts | 0.0% | 135 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.1% | -4.6 pts | 0.4% | 538 |
| All other days | 80.7% | — | 1.2% | 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).