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Route · DEN → PIR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Pierre

The DEN–PIR corridor (Denver, CO → Pierre, SD) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 385 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.8%
On-time
+5.8 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
1,380
Flights

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Nov 2020 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2021 60%

Distance

385 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 55 10 1 0 OO
Nov 2025 68 6 2 0 OO
Oct 2025 70 10 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 51 7 2 0 OO
Aug 2025 54 21 0 2 OO
Dec 2021 30 4 1 1 OO
Nov 2021 51 3 0 0 OO
Oct 2021 53 9 2 0 OO
Sep 2021 52 5 0 0 OO
Aug 2021 53 15 0 0 OO
Jul 2021 53 21 3 1 OO
Jun 2021 51 15 1 0 OO
May 2021 53 6 0 0 OO
Apr 2021 52 5 1 0 OO
Mar 2021 53 4 5 0 OO
Feb 2021 48 11 0 0 OO
Jan 2021 53 3 1 2 OO
Dec 2020 53 9 0 0 OO
Nov 2020 52 2 0 0 OO
Oct 2020 53 7 2 1 OO
Sep 2020 50 4 0 0 OO
Aug 2020 51 4 0 0 OO
Apr 2020 52 2 1 0 OO
Mar 2020 58 4 6 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

28 of 1,269 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

7 of 1,269 flights

What the Data Says About DEN to PIR

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Denver to Pierre (DEN to PIR) running a 84.8% on-time rate over 1,380 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 92.3 minutes. The 385-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 2.2% of 1,269 flights were cancelled, 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2020 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2021 came in at just 60% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DEN to PIR?
Flights from Denver to Pierre have a 84.8% on-time rate based on 1,380 flights. The average delay is 92.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2020 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to PIR?
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (28 of 1,269 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to PIR?
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Pierre (PIR) is approximately 385 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to PIR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2020 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2021 (60% 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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