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Route · EGE → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Eagle to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), EGE to DEN (Eagle to Denver) ranks #1941 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80%
On-time
+1 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
6,442
Flights
#1941 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 48%

Distance

120 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 106 32 0 0 UA,OO
Nov 2025 88 12 0 0 OO,UA
Oct 2025 93 16 0 0 OO,UA
Sep 2025 90 19 0 1 UA,OO
Aug 2025 93 38 1 0 OO,UA
Jul 2025 93 48 1 0 OO,UA
Jun 2025 90 42 2 1 OO,UA
May 2025 104 39 1 0 OO,UA
Apr 2025 99 35 0 1 F9,OO,UA
Mar 2025 160 31 1 0 OO,UA,F9
Feb 2025 150 44 2 1 OO,UA,F9
Jan 2025 167 31 2 0 OO,F9
Dec 2024 139 21 1 0 F9,OO
Nov 2024 89 17 3 0 OO
Oct 2024 93 6 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 122 10 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 133 23 0 1 OO
Jul 2024 135 18 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 122 19 1 0 OO
May 2024 119 18 1 1 OO
Apr 2024 98 13 1 0 OO
Mar 2024 124 16 6 0 OO
Feb 2024 116 20 3 0 OO
Jan 2024 124 25 0 0 OO

EGE–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (85.0%) · weakest: July (72.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.8%

Strongest calendar month

October

85.0% on-time · ~68 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~115 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

72.9% on-time · ~89 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

26 of 2,747 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 2,747 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among EGE departures

From EGE, this corridor sits with 3 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 6 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 3 below 75%). Destination: Denver · fleet on-time rank #3142 of 4927.

What the Data Says About EGE to DEN

6,442 tracked flights put the EGE to DEN pairing (Eagle to Denver) at a 80% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 72.6 minutes on average. Across the 120-mile route and its 7 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.9% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (2,747 flights sampled).

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 48% - a 45-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, EGE–DEN peaks in October at 85.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~115 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 72.9%, a 12.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does EGE to DEN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, EGE to DEN ranks #1941 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 EGE to DEN?
Flights from Eagle to Denver have a 80% on-time rate based on 6,442 flights. The average delay is 72.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EGE to DEN?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 2,747 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EGE to DEN?
The flight distance from Eagle (EGE) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 120 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EGE to DEN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (48% 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 EGE–DEN data

EGE–DEN is mid-pack at 80% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare EGE and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. EGE airport
  • If your dates flex, October (85.0% on-time) beats July (72.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.