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Route · DEN → EGE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Eagle

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to EGE (Denver to Eagle) ranks #1940 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.4%
On-time
+3.4 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
6,442
Flights
#1940 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 66%

Distance

120 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 106 32 0 0 UA,OO
Nov 2025 88 8 0 0 OO,UA
Oct 2025 93 13 0 0 OO,UA
Sep 2025 90 12 0 0 UA,OO
Aug 2025 93 23 1 0 OO,UA
Jul 2025 93 32 1 0 OO,UA
Jun 2025 90 22 1 1 OO,UA
May 2025 104 23 1 0 OO,UA
Apr 2025 99 15 1 0 F9,OO,UA
Mar 2025 160 23 1 0 OO,UA,F9
Feb 2025 150 48 3 0 OO,UA,F9
Jan 2025 167 43 2 0 OO,F9
Dec 2024 139 24 1 0 F9,OO
Nov 2024 89 10 3 0 OO
Oct 2024 93 5 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 122 10 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 133 22 0 2 OO
Jul 2024 135 19 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 122 18 1 0 OO
May 2024 119 12 1 0 OO
Apr 2024 98 9 1 0 OO
Mar 2024 124 19 6 2 OO
Feb 2024 116 27 3 0 OO
Jan 2024 124 28 0 0 OO

DEN–EGE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (90.6%) · weakest: February (73.5%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.4%

Strongest calendar month

November

90.6% on-time · ~64 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~115 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

February

73.5% on-time · ~105 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

27 of 2,747 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,747 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: Eagle · fleet on-time rank #2182 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to EGE

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Denver to Eagle (DEN to EGE) running a 82.4% on-time rate over 6,442 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 73.7 minutes. The 120-mile corridor is served by 7 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.0% of 2,747 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 66% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–EGE peaks in November at 90.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~115 flights per month) ; the softest month is February at 73.5%, a 17.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to EGE rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to EGE ranks #1940 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 EGE?
Flights from Denver to Eagle have a 82.4% on-time rate based on 6,442 flights. The average delay is 73.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to EGE?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (27 of 2,747 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to EGE?
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Eagle (EGE) is approximately 120 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to EGE?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (66% 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–EGE data

DEN–EGE runs 3.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DEN and EGE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, November (90.6% on-time) beats February (73.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.4% 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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