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Route · DEN → PSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Palm Springs

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to PSP (Denver to Palm Springs) ranks #1220 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.3%
On-time
-0.7 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
9,569
Flights
#1220 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 66%

Distance

776 mi

Carriers

19

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 201 50 0 0 WN,UA,OO
Nov 2025 200 31 1 0 OO,UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 196 35 0 0 OO,UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 138 25 0 0 UA,WN,OO,F9
Aug 2025 115 34 1 1 OO,WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 100 34 0 0 OO,UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 103 32 0 0 OO,UA,WN,F9
May 2025 170 38 1 2 OO,UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 223 41 0 1 F9,OO,UA,WN
Mar 2025 237 42 2 1 OO,UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 196 55 0 1 OO,UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 199 39 0 1 OO,UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 206 30 0 0 F9,OO,UA,WN
Nov 2024 186 37 2 1 OO,UA,WN
Oct 2024 171 11 0 0 UA,OO,WN
Sep 2024 125 19 0 0 WN,OO,UA
Aug 2024 106 26 0 0 WN,OO,UA
Jul 2024 93 23 0 0 OO,WN
Jun 2024 117 33 0 0 OO,WN
May 2024 163 36 0 1 OO,UA,WN
Apr 2024 188 24 0 3 OO,UA,WN
Mar 2024 204 36 3 4 OO,UA,WN
Feb 2024 145 39 1 0 OO,UA,WN
Jan 2024 146 42 0 0 WN,OO,UA

DEN–PSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (83.9%) · weakest: July (68.8%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.4%

Strongest calendar month

October

83.9% on-time · ~143 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~174 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

68.8% on-time · ~95 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

11 of 3,928 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

16 of 3,928 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

PSP - Palm Springs

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Palm Springs, CA.

PSP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DEN vs PSP

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: Palm Springs · fleet on-time rank #3742 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to PSP

The Denver to Palm Springs corridor (DEN to PSP) posts a 78.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 9,569 tracked flights. Late flights run 61.7 minutes behind on average. 19 carriers cover the 776-mile route; over the last 24 months, 11 of 3,928 flights were cancelled (0.3%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 66% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–PSP peaks in October at 83.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~174 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 68.8%, a 15.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to PSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to PSP ranks #1220 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 PSP? ▼
Flights from Denver to Palm Springs have a 78.3% on-time rate based on 9,569 flights. The average delay is 61.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to PSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 3,928 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to PSP? ▼
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs (PSP) is approximately 776 miles. This route is served by 19 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to PSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DEN Airport

Denver
PSP Airport

Palm Springs
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–PSP data

DEN–PSP is mid-pack at 78.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DEN and PSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, October (83.9% on-time) beats July (68.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.3% 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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