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Route · DEN → RIW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Riverton/Lander

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to RIW (Denver to Riverton/Lander) ranks #3289 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.2%
On-time
+5.2 pts
vs US avg
103 min
Delay when late
3,019
Flights
#3289 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Nov 2025 93%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 68%

Distance

296 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 12 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 59 4 0 0 OO
Oct 2025 62 7 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 60 5 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 62 18 1 0 OO
Jul 2025 62 18 1 0 OO
Jun 2025 60 19 0 0 OO
May 2025 62 14 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 60 14 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 62 6 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 56 14 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 62 14 2 1 OO
Dec 2024 62 6 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 59 14 2 1 OO
Oct 2024 62 5 0 1 OO
Sep 2024 60 11 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 62 11 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 62 12 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 60 8 1 1 OO
May 2024 39 5 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 39 8 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 40 3 2 0 OO
Feb 2024 38 6 3 0 OO
Jan 2024 39 5 2 0 OO

DEN–RIW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (91.8%) · weakest: July (74.2%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 89.4%

Strongest calendar month

March

91.8% on-time · ~43 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~52 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.2% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

14 of 1,351 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,351 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: Riverton/Lander · fleet on-time rank #1503 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to RIW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Denver to Riverton/Lander (DEN to RIW) running a 84.2% on-time rate over 3,019 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 103.3 minutes. The 296-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 1.0% of 1,351 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2025 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 68% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–RIW peaks in March at 91.8% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~52 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 74.2%, a 17.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to RIW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to RIW ranks #3289 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 RIW?
Flights from Denver to Riverton/Lander have a 84.2% on-time rate based on 3,019 flights. The average delay is 103.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to RIW?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 1,351 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to RIW?
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Riverton/Lander (RIW) is approximately 296 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to RIW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (93% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (68% 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–RIW data

DEN–RIW runs 5.2 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 RIW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, March (91.8% on-time) beats July (74.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.2% 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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