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Route · DEN → FAR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Fargo

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to FAR (Denver to Fargo) ranks #1497 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.9%
On-time
+0.9 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
8,183
Flights
#1497 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 56%

Distance

627 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 103 26 1 1 F9,UA,OO
Nov 2025 103 18 1 0 OO,UA,F9
Oct 2025 133 21 0 1 OO,UA,F9
Sep 2025 133 17 0 0 UA,OO,F9
Aug 2025 146 45 2 1 OO,F9,UA
Jul 2025 146 50 1 0 OO,UA,F9
Jun 2025 140 62 2 1 OO,UA,F9
May 2025 131 39 0 0 OO,UA,F9
Apr 2025 104 22 1 0 F9,OO,UA
Mar 2025 120 27 0 0 OO,UA,F9
Feb 2025 96 27 0 0 OO,UA,F9
Jan 2025 106 39 1 1 OO,UA,F9
Dec 2024 103 15 1 0 F9,OO,UA
Nov 2024 111 25 3 0 OO,UA,F9
Oct 2024 124 12 0 0 UA,OO,F9
Sep 2024 120 16 0 0 OO,UA,F9
Aug 2024 142 30 0 0 F9,OO,UA
Jul 2024 154 27 0 1 F9,OO
Jun 2024 145 24 2 0 F9,OO
May 2024 124 23 0 0 F9,OO
Apr 2024 117 12 1 0 F9,OO
Mar 2024 111 11 3 0 F9,OO
Feb 2024 106 18 3 0 F9,OO
Jan 2024 110 27 4 0 F9,OO

DEN–FAR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (85.7%) · weakest: June (72.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.3%

Strongest calendar month

April

85.7% on-time · ~101 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~130 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

72.9% on-time · ~123 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

26 of 2,928 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 2,928 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: Fargo · fleet on-time rank #3177 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to FAR

8,183 tracked flights put the DEN to FAR pairing (Denver to Fargo) at a 79.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 78.9 minutes on average. Across the 627-mile route and its 10 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.9% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (2,928 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 56% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–FAR peaks in April at 85.7% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~130 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 72.9%, a 12.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to FAR rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to FAR ranks #1497 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 FAR?
Flights from Denver to Fargo have a 79.9% on-time rate based on 8,183 flights. The average delay is 78.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to FAR?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 2,928 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to FAR?
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Fargo (FAR) is approximately 627 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to FAR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (56% 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–FAR data

DEN–FAR is mid-pack at 79.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DEN and FAR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, April (85.7% on-time) beats June (72.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.9% 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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