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Route · DVL → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Devils Lake to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DVL to DEN (Devils Lake to Denver) ranks #4222 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77%
On-time
-2 pts
vs US avg
137 min
Delay when late
1,394
Flights
#4222 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.8%

Best Month

May 2024 85%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 58%

Distance

638 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 55 18 5 0 OO
Nov 2025 50 4 0 0 OO
Oct 2025 54 13 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 51 13 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 53 22 1 0 OO
Jul 2025 53 19 2 1 OO
Jun 2025 34 17 2 0 OO
May 2025 31 15 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 30 15 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 31 7 0 1 OO
Jan 2025 31 3 1 0 OO
Dec 2024 31 5 1 0 OO
Oct 2024 31 3 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 30 5 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 31 8 2 0 OO
Jul 2024 31 4 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 38 12 0 1 OO
May 2024 52 8 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 30 2 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 31 3 1 0 OO
Jan 2024 31 1 5 0 OO
Dec 2023 30 5 2 0 OO
Oct 2023 31 4 2 0 OO
Sep 2023 30 5 1 0 OO

DVL–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (90.0%) · weakest: August (65.1%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.9%

Strongest calendar month

November

90.0% on-time · ~40 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~40 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

65.1% on-time · ~37 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

25 of 900 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 900 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DVL departures

From DVL, this corridor sits with 1 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 2 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Denver · fleet on-time rank #4087 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DVL to DEN

The Devils Lake to Denver corridor (DVL to DEN) posts a 77% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,394 tracked flights. Late flights run 137.2 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 638-mile route; over the last 24 months, 25 of 900 flights were cancelled (2.8%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2024 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 58% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DVL–DEN peaks in November at 90.0% on-time ; the softest month is August at 65.1%, a 24.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DVL to DEN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DVL to DEN ranks #4222 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 DVL to DEN?
Flights from Devils Lake to Denver have a 77% on-time rate based on 1,394 flights. The average delay is 137.2 minutes. The best recent month was May 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DVL to DEN?
Over the last 24 months, 2.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (25 of 900 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DVL to DEN?
The flight distance from Devils Lake (DVL) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 638 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DVL to DEN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (58% 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 DVL–DEN data

DVL–DEN is mid-pack at 77% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DVL and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DVL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (90.0% on-time) beats August (65.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77% 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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