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Route · DEN → HYS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Hays

The DEN–HYS corridor (Denver, CO → Hays, KS) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 298 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.5%
On-time
+3.5 pts
vs US avg
100 min
Delay when late
2,421
Flights

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Dec 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 55%

Distance

298 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 55 8 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 50 1 1 0 OO
Oct 2025 54 6 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 51 7 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 53 18 1 0 OO
Jul 2025 53 24 2 0 OO
Jun 2025 52 20 0 0 OO
May 2025 53 13 1 0 OO
Apr 2025 51 11 2 1 OO
Mar 2025 53 7 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 48 10 2 1 OO
Jan 2025 54 14 4 0 OO
Dec 2024 53 4 1 0 OO
Nov 2024 52 11 2 1 OO
Oct 2024 53 5 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 52 6 0 1 OO
Aug 2024 53 12 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 53 8 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 51 16 0 0 OO
May 2024 31 7 0 1 OO
Apr 2024 31 5 0 0 OO
Mar 2022 46 4 2 0 OO
Feb 2022 48 10 2 0 OO
Jan 2022 53 15 5 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

25 of 1,203 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

5 of 1,203 flights

What the Data Says About DEN to HYS

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Denver to Hays (DEN to HYS) running a 82.5% on-time rate over 2,421 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 99.8 minutes. The 298-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 2.1% of 1,203 flights were cancelled, 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Dec 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 55% - a 38-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DEN to HYS?
Flights from Denver to Hays have a 82.5% on-time rate based on 2,421 flights. The average delay is 99.8 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to HYS?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (25 of 1,203 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to HYS?
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Hays (HYS) is approximately 298 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to HYS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (55% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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 Editorial

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