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Route · GJT → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Grand Junction to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), GJT to DEN (Grand Junction to Denver) ranks #1420 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.3%
On-time
+0.3 pts
vs US avg
93 min
Delay when late
8,513
Flights
#1420 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 59%

Distance

212 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 187 38 2 0 UA,OO
Nov 2025 178 16 15 0 OO,UA
Oct 2025 186 40 0 0 OO,UA
Sep 2025 180 43 0 0 UA,OO
Aug 2025 186 75 2 2 OO,UA
Jul 2025 183 55 6 1 OO,UA
Jun 2025 180 74 3 0 OO,UA
May 2025 186 66 1 0 OO,UA
Apr 2025 180 56 1 0 OO,UA
Mar 2025 186 32 0 0 OO,UA
Feb 2025 168 41 3 0 OO,UA
Jan 2025 186 41 0 0 OO,UA
Dec 2024 187 23 0 0 OO,UA
Nov 2024 177 38 6 0 OO,UA
Oct 2024 186 13 1 0 UA,OO
Sep 2024 154 20 0 1 OO,UA
Aug 2024 155 28 1 0 OO,UA
Jul 2024 153 26 1 0 OO,UA
Jun 2024 150 32 0 1 OO,UA
May 2024 111 26 1 0 OO,UA
Apr 2024 90 13 1 0 OO,UA
Mar 2024 126 17 3 0 OO,UA
Feb 2024 128 18 2 0 OO,UA
Jan 2024 125 15 2 0 OO,UA

GJT–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (86.5%) · weakest: July (70.7%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.6%

Strongest calendar month

November

86.5% on-time · ~125 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~141 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

70.7% on-time · ~125 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

51 of 3,928 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

5 of 3,928 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

GJT - Grand Junction

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Grand Junction, CO.

GJT on-time profile

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

DEN on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare GJT vs DEN

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among GJT departures

From GJT, this corridor sits with 2 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 4 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Denver · fleet on-time rank #3406 of 4927.

What the Data Says About GJT to DEN

8,513 tracked flights put the GJT to DEN pairing (Grand Junction to Denver) at a 79.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 92.5 minutes on average. Across the 212-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.3% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (3,928 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 59% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, GJT–DEN peaks in November at 86.5% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~141 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 70.7%, a 15.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does GJT to DEN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, GJT to DEN ranks #1420 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 GJT to DEN? ▼
Flights from Grand Junction to Denver have a 79.3% on-time rate based on 8,513 flights. The average delay is 92.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for GJT to DEN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (51 of 3,928 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from GJT to DEN? ▼
The flight distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 212 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from GJT to DEN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

GJT Airport

Grand Junction
DEN Airport

Denver
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 GJT–DEN data

GJT–DEN is mid-pack at 79.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare GJT and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. GJT airport
  • If your dates flex, November (86.5% on-time) beats July (70.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.3% 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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