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Route · HDN → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Hayden to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), HDN to DEN (Hayden to Denver) ranks #1456 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77%
On-time
-2 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
8,379
Flights
#1456 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Nov 2025 91%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 61%

Distance

141 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 123 26 2 0 WN,UA,OO
Nov 2025 89 8 0 0 OO,UA,WN
Oct 2025 109 17 0 0 OO,UA,WN
Sep 2025 111 15 0 0 UA,WN,OO
Aug 2025 116 38 1 1 OO,WN,UA
Jul 2025 124 47 3 0 OO,UA,WN
Jun 2025 118 46 0 0 OO,UA,WN
May 2025 95 29 1 0 OO,UA,WN
Apr 2025 90 17 1 2 OO,UA,WN
Mar 2025 156 32 2 0 OO,UA,WN
Feb 2025 133 42 1 0 UA,WN
Jan 2025 139 45 7 0 UA,WN
Dec 2024 139 34 0 0 OO,UA,WN
Nov 2024 118 23 5 0 OO,WN
Oct 2024 114 18 0 0 UA,OO,WN
Sep 2024 114 16 0 0 WN,OO
Aug 2024 123 34 0 0 WN,OO
Jul 2024 124 31 0 0 OO,WN
Jun 2024 120 20 1 0 OO,WN
May 2024 102 15 0 0 OO,WN
Apr 2024 99 13 0 0 OO,WN
Mar 2024 159 36 6 0 UA,WN
Feb 2024 153 48 4 0 UA,WN
Jan 2024 168 55 1 0 WN,UA

HDN–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (86.0%) · weakest: July (67.2%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73%

Strongest calendar month

September

86.0% on-time · ~106 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~179 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.2% on-time · ~113 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

35 of 2,936 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,936 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

HDN - Hayden

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

HDN 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 HDN and DEN side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare HDN vs DEN

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among HDN departures

From HDN, this corridor sits with 2 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 3 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Denver · fleet on-time rank #4091 of 4927.

What the Data Says About HDN to DEN

The Hayden to Denver corridor (HDN to DEN) posts a 77% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,379 tracked flights. Late flights run 76.7 minutes behind on average. 12 carriers cover the 141-mile route; over the last 24 months, 35 of 2,936 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 61% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, HDN–DEN peaks in September at 86.0% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~179 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.2%, a 18.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does HDN to DEN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, HDN to DEN ranks #1456 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 HDN to DEN? ▼
Flights from Hayden to Denver have a 77% on-time rate based on 8,379 flights. The average delay is 76.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for HDN to DEN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (35 of 2,936 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from HDN to DEN? ▼
The flight distance from Hayden (HDN) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 141 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from HDN to DEN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

HDN Airport

Hayden
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 HDN–DEN data

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

  • Compare HDN and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. HDN airport
  • If your dates flex, September (86.0% on-time) beats July (67.2%) 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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