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Route · DEN → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to New York

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to JFK (Denver to New York) ranks #1707 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.7%
On-time
-3.3 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
7,421
Flights
#1707 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 64%

Distance

1,626 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 157 32 7 1 B6,DL,F9
Nov 2025 127 23 1 0 DL,F9,B6
Oct 2025 143 32 2 0 B6,DL,F9
Sep 2025 119 13 1 0 DL,B6
Aug 2025 154 31 2 0 B6,DL
Jul 2025 153 52 12 4 B6,DL
Jun 2025 143 51 3 2 B6,DL
May 2025 124 33 0 0 B6,DL
Apr 2025 91 15 0 0 B6,DL
Mar 2025 122 22 0 2 B6,DL
Feb 2025 94 22 4 0 B6,DL
Jan 2025 117 28 2 1 B6,DL
Dec 2024 144 34 1 0 B6,DL
Nov 2024 135 24 0 0 B6,DL
Oct 2024 153 10 0 0 DL,B6
Sep 2024 141 25 0 0 B6,DL
Aug 2024 135 38 8 2 B6,DL
Jul 2024 155 45 8 3 B6,DL
Jun 2024 135 43 1 1 B6,DL
May 2024 111 21 0 1 B6,DL
Apr 2024 107 22 0 0 B6,DL
Mar 2024 111 29 1 0 B6,DL
Feb 2024 95 19 1 1 B6,DL
Jan 2024 101 21 0 0 B6,DL

DEN–JFK seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (82.3%) · weakest: June (63.5%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.8%

Strongest calendar month

September

82.3% on-time · ~109 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~124 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

63.5% on-time · ~120 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

54 of 3,067 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

18 of 3,067 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

DEN on-time profile

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

JFK on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See DEN and JFK side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DEN vs JFK

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: New York · fleet on-time rank #4356 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to JFK

The Denver to New York corridor (DEN to JFK) posts a 75.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 7,421 tracked flights. Late flights run 94.0 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 1,626-mile route; over the last 24 months, 54 of 3,067 flights were cancelled (1.8%) and 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 64% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–JFK peaks in September at 82.3% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~124 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 63.5%, a 18.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to JFK rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to JFK ranks #1707 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 JFK? ▼
Flights from Denver to New York have a 75.7% on-time rate based on 7,421 flights. The average delay is 94.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to JFK? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (54 of 3,067 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to JFK? ▼
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to New York (JFK) is approximately 1,626 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to JFK? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DEN Airport

Denver
JFK Airport

New York
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using DEN–JFK data

DEN–JFK is mid-pack at 75.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DEN and JFK airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, September (82.3% on-time) beats June (63.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.7% 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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