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Route · DEN → MSY · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to New Orleans

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to MSY (Denver to New Orleans) ranks #847 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.7%
On-time
-2.3 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
12,637
Flights
#847 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Dec 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 53%

Distance

1,062 mi

Carriers

18

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 192 41 2 0 WN,F9,UA
Nov 2025 197 21 0 1 UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 225 52 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 155 29 0 0 UA,WN
Aug 2025 148 40 1 0 WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 160 76 1 0 UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 157 73 1 0 UA,WN,F9
May 2025 194 56 0 1 UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 201 57 2 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2025 220 36 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 214 62 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 225 44 16 0 UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 210 22 0 1 F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 195 36 2 0 UA,WN,F9
Oct 2024 195 22 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2024 148 27 5 0 WN,UA,F9
Aug 2024 153 54 0 0 F9,WN,UA
Jul 2024 167 59 4 0 F9,UA,WN
Jun 2024 164 54 1 1 F9,UA,WN
May 2024 201 66 0 2 F9,UA,WN
Apr 2024 202 52 1 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 244 51 4 1 F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 213 40 1 0 F9,UA,WN
Jan 2024 222 57 19 2 F9,WN,UA

DEN–MSY seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (84.1%) · weakest: June (65.6%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

84.1% on-time · ~187 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~206 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

65.6% on-time · ~153 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

60 of 4,602 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

9 of 4,602 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

MSY - New Orleans

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New Orleans, LA.

MSY on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DEN vs MSY

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 Orleans · fleet on-time rank #4160 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to MSY

The Denver to New Orleans corridor (DEN to MSY) posts a 76.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 12,637 tracked flights. Late flights run 60.8 minutes behind on average. 18 carriers cover the 1,062-mile route; over the last 24 months, 60 of 4,602 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Dec 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 53% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–MSY peaks in November at 84.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~206 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 65.6%, a 18.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to MSY rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to MSY ranks #847 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 MSY? ▼
Flights from Denver to New Orleans have a 76.7% on-time rate based on 12,637 flights. The average delay is 60.8 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to MSY? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (60 of 4,602 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to MSY? ▼
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to New Orleans (MSY) is approximately 1,062 miles. This route is served by 18 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to MSY? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (53% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DEN Airport

Denver
MSY Airport

New Orleans
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–MSY data

DEN–MSY is mid-pack at 76.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DEN and MSY airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, November (84.1% on-time) beats June (65.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.7% 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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