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Route · DEN → GTF · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Great Falls

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to GTF (Denver to Great Falls) ranks #2687 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82%
On-time
+3 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
4,494
Flights
#2687 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Dec 2024 98%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 58%

Distance

623 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 9 0 0 UA,OO
Nov 2025 59 3 0 0 OO,UA
Oct 2025 62 9 0 0 OO,UA
Sep 2025 60 11 0 0 UA
Aug 2025 62 16 1 0 UA
Jul 2025 62 26 0 0 UA
Jun 2025 60 24 0 0 UA
May 2025 62 15 1 0 OO,UA
Apr 2025 60 16 2 0 OO
Mar 2025 62 7 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 56 14 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 62 14 0 0 OO,UA
Dec 2024 62 1 0 0 OO,UA
Nov 2024 59 9 1 0 OO
Oct 2024 62 4 0 1 OO
Sep 2024 60 12 0 0 OO,UA
Aug 2024 62 13 0 0 UA
Jul 2024 62 14 2 0 UA
Jun 2024 60 19 0 0 UA
May 2024 62 14 0 0 OO,UA
Apr 2024 60 8 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 62 8 1 1 OO
Feb 2024 58 11 3 1 OO
Jan 2024 62 12 3 0 OO

DEN–GTF seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (88.7%) · weakest: June (72.3%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

88.7% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~72 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

72.3% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

14 of 1,460 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,460 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: Great Falls · fleet on-time rank #2343 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to GTF

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Denver to Great Falls (DEN to GTF) running a 82% on-time rate over 4,494 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 75.6 minutes. The 623-mile corridor is served by 4 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.0% of 1,460 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Dec 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 58% - a 40-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–GTF peaks in November at 88.7% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~72 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 72.3%, a 16.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to GTF rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to GTF ranks #2687 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 GTF?
Flights from Denver to Great Falls have a 82% on-time rate based on 4,494 flights. The average delay is 75.6 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to GTF?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 1,460 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to GTF?
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Great Falls (GTF) is approximately 623 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to GTF?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (58% 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–GTF data

DEN–GTF runs 3 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 GTF airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, November (88.7% on-time) beats June (72.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82% 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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