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Route · BFF → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Scottsbluff to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BFF to DEN (Scottsbluff to Denver) ranks #3039 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.7%
On-time
+3.7 pts
vs US avg
112 min
Delay when late
3,674
Flights
#3039 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.6%

Best Month

Mar 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 52%

Distance

150 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 54 9 0 1 OO
Nov 2025 51 4 1 0 OO
Oct 2025 53 11 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 51 11 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 54 19 2 0 OO
Jul 2025 52 25 2 0 OO
Jun 2025 52 22 1 0 OO
May 2025 54 14 3 0 OO
Apr 2025 50 16 2 0 OO
Mar 2025 54 10 1 0 OO
Feb 2025 48 11 2 0 OO
Jan 2025 53 11 1 0 OO
Dec 2024 53 6 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 53 9 4 0 OO
Oct 2024 52 6 1 0 OO
Sep 2024 52 6 1 0 OO
Aug 2024 54 11 1 0 OO
Jul 2024 52 7 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 52 11 1 0 OO
May 2024 53 6 1 0 OO
Apr 2024 51 9 2 0 OO
Mar 2024 54 4 3 0 OO
Feb 2024 50 10 1 0 OO
Jan 2024 51 5 2 0 OO

BFF–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (87.9%) · weakest: June (74.0%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.1%

Strongest calendar month

November

87.9% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~53 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

74.0% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.6%

32 of 1,253 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,253 flights

What the Data Says About BFF to DEN

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Scottsbluff to Denver (BFF to DEN) running a 82.7% on-time rate over 3,674 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 111.9 minutes. The 150-mile corridor is served by 2 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.6% of 1,253 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 52% - a 41-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BFF–DEN peaks in November at 87.9% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~53 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 74.0%, a 13.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BFF to DEN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BFF to DEN ranks #3039 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 BFF to DEN?
Flights from Scottsbluff to Denver have a 82.7% on-time rate based on 3,674 flights. The average delay is 111.9 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BFF to DEN?
Over the last 24 months, 2.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (32 of 1,253 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BFF to DEN?
The flight distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 150 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BFF to DEN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (52% 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 BFF–DEN data

BFF–DEN runs 3.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare BFF and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BFF airport
  • If your dates flex, November (87.9% on-time) beats June (74.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.7% 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

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