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Route · DEN → BZN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Bozeman

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to BZN (Denver to Bozeman) ranks #677 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.4%
On-time
-0.6 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
14,341
Flights
#677 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jan 2025 67%

Distance

524 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 231 70 2 1 WN,UA,OO
Nov 2025 209 34 4 1 OO,UA,WN
Oct 2025 221 25 0 0 OO,UA,WN
Sep 2025 237 36 0 0 UA,WN,OO
Aug 2025 268 67 1 0 OO,WN,UA
Jul 2025 273 87 3 0 OO,UA,WN
Jun 2025 262 84 0 1 OO,UA,WN
May 2025 207 49 2 0 OO,UA,WN
Apr 2025 182 42 0 1 UA,WN
Mar 2025 238 28 0 0 OO,UA,WN
Feb 2025 201 59 0 1 OO,UA,WN
Jan 2025 204 67 1 3 OO,UA,WN
Dec 2024 234 24 0 0 OO,UA,WN
Nov 2024 208 43 0 0 OO,UA,WN
Oct 2024 222 15 0 0 UA,OO,WN
Sep 2024 253 32 0 0 WN,OO,UA
Aug 2024 269 54 0 1 WN,OO,UA
Jul 2024 268 61 2 0 OO,UA,WN
Jun 2024 259 71 0 0 OO,UA,WN
May 2024 204 43 2 0 OO,UA,WN
Apr 2024 184 38 0 0 OO,UA,WN
Mar 2024 199 40 2 1 OO,UA,WN
Feb 2024 193 53 3 1 OO,UA,WN
Jan 2024 180 42 7 0 WN,OO,UA

DEN–BZN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (87.2%) · weakest: July (69.9%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.4%

Strongest calendar month

October

87.2% on-time · ~201 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~239 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.9% on-time · ~235 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

29 of 5,406 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

11 of 5,406 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DEN departures

From DEN, this corridor sits with 133 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 168 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 27 below 75%). Destination: Bozeman · fleet on-time rank #3716 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to BZN

The Denver to Bozeman corridor (DEN to BZN) posts a 78.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 14,341 tracked flights. Late flights run 61.6 minutes behind on average. 17 carriers cover the 524-mile route; over the last 24 months, 29 of 5,406 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jan 2025 came in at just 67% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–BZN peaks in October at 87.2% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~239 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.9%, a 17.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to BZN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to BZN ranks #677 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 DEN to BZN?
Flights from Denver to Bozeman have a 78.4% on-time rate based on 14,341 flights. The average delay is 61.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to BZN?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (29 of 5,406 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to BZN?
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Bozeman (BZN) is approximately 524 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to BZN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jan 2025 (67% 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 DEN–BZN data

DEN–BZN is mid-pack at 78.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DEN and BZN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, October (87.2% on-time) beats July (69.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.4% 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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