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Route · DEN → IDA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Idaho Falls

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to IDA (Denver to Idaho Falls) ranks #1846 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.9%
On-time
+3.9 pts
vs US avg
82 min
Delay when late
6,838
Flights
#1846 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Sep 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 62%

Distance

458 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 137 28 0 1 UA,OO
Nov 2025 141 14 0 0 OO
Oct 2025 146 18 0 1 OO
Sep 2025 164 24 0 1 OO
Aug 2025 190 45 4 1 OO,G4
Jul 2025 192 63 3 0 OO,G4
Jun 2025 164 63 1 0 OO,G4
May 2025 157 36 3 1 OO,G4
Apr 2025 120 30 1 1 OO
Mar 2025 124 17 1 2 OO
Feb 2025 112 33 2 1 OO
Jan 2025 124 37 2 0 OO
Dec 2024 126 16 0 2 OO
Nov 2024 116 17 3 0 OO
Oct 2024 124 19 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 120 9 0 1 OO
Aug 2024 111 25 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 107 20 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 120 23 1 0 OO
May 2024 123 16 1 0 OO
Apr 2024 90 10 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 35 8 1 0 OO
Jan 2024 40 6 1 0 OO
Dec 2023 92 10 0 3 OO

DEN–IDA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (88.5%) · weakest: July (75.4%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.1%

Strongest calendar month

October

88.5% on-time · ~112 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~121 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.4% on-time · ~121 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

24 of 2,975 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

15 of 2,975 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: Idaho Falls · fleet on-time rank #1978 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to IDA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Denver to Idaho Falls (DEN to IDA) running a 82.9% on-time rate over 6,838 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 82.2 minutes. The 458-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.8% of 2,975 flights were cancelled, 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 62% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–IDA peaks in October at 88.5% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~121 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.4%, a 13.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to IDA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to IDA ranks #1846 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 IDA?
Flights from Denver to Idaho Falls have a 82.9% on-time rate based on 6,838 flights. The average delay is 82.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to IDA?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 2,975 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to IDA?
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Idaho Falls (IDA) is approximately 458 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to IDA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (62% 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–IDA data

DEN–IDA runs 3.9 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 IDA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, October (88.5% on-time) beats July (75.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.9% 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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