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Route · AMA → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Amarillo to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AMA to DEN (Amarillo to Denver) ranks #3363 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.8%
On-time
-4.2 pts
vs US avg
93 min
Delay when late
2,864
Flights
#3363 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Nov 2025 84%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 55%

Distance

359 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 61 16 0 1 OO
Nov 2025 56 9 4 0 OO
Oct 2025 58 16 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 56 16 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 60 27 1 2 OO
Jul 2025 62 21 0 3 OO
Jun 2025 74 30 0 0 OO
May 2025 88 27 2 0 OO
Apr 2025 60 22 1 1 OO
Mar 2025 62 22 2 0 OO
Feb 2025 56 19 1 0 OO
Jan 2025 62 15 2 0 OO
Dec 2024 62 11 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 59 15 1 0 OO
Oct 2024 62 10 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 60 11 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 62 23 2 0 OO
Jul 2024 48 10 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 61 22 2 0 OO,WN
May 2024 62 16 1 2 OO,WN
Apr 2024 34 0 0 0 OO,WN
Mar 2024 35 4 1 0 OO,WN
Jan 2024 40 10 3 0 WN,OO
Dec 2023 62 10 0 0 OO,WN

AMA–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (82.0%) · weakest: June (62.6%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

82.0% on-time · ~50 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~58 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

62.6% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

23 of 1,402 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

9 of 1,402 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from AMA

Among 5 routes leaving AMA, only 1 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 1 stay ≥85% and 3 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing AMA options should weigh this 74.8% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4494 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AMA to DEN

On-time performance on the AMA to DEN pairing (Amarillo to Denver) trails a chunk of the network: 74.8% of 2,864 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 93.3-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 359 miles across 4 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.6% (23 of 1,402 flights), with 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2025 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 55% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AMA–DEN peaks in October at 82.0% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~58 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 62.6%, a 19.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AMA to DEN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AMA to DEN ranks #3363 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from AMA to DEN?
Flights from Amarillo to Denver have a 74.8% on-time rate based on 2,864 flights. The average delay is 93.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AMA to DEN?
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 1,402 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AMA to DEN?
The flight distance from Amarillo (AMA) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 359 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AMA to DEN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (84% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (55% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using AMA–DEN data

AMA–DEN sits 4.2 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare AMA and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AMA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (82.0% on-time) beats June (62.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.8% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.