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Route · JAC → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Jackson to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JAC to DEN (Jackson to Denver) ranks #1599 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.6%
On-time
-1.4 pts
vs US avg
87 min
Delay when late
7,792
Flights
#1599 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 52%

Distance

406 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 134 31 3 1 UA,OO
Nov 2025 117 11 7 0 OO,UA
Oct 2025 149 32 1 0 OO,UA
Sep 2025 150 33 0 0 UA,OO
Aug 2025 155 57 4 3 OO,UA
Jul 2025 155 74 1 2 OO,UA
Jun 2025 150 54 1 4 OO,UA
May 2025 134 41 1 5 OO,UA
Apr 2025 120 34 0 0 OO,UA
Mar 2025 124 30 0 1 OO,UA
Feb 2025 112 30 3 0 OO,UA
Jan 2025 130 29 0 0 OO,UA
Dec 2024 135 19 2 0 OO,UA
Nov 2024 117 19 2 0 OO,UA
Oct 2024 150 9 0 0 UA,OO
Sep 2024 150 16 1 0 OO,UA
Aug 2024 155 25 0 1 OO,UA
Jul 2024 154 29 2 1 OO,UA
Jun 2024 128 21 1 2 OO,UA
May 2024 120 25 0 0 OO,UA
Apr 2024 90 22 0 0 OO,UA
Mar 2024 121 24 6 0 OO,UA
Feb 2024 108 37 1 0 UA
Jan 2024 116 23 1 0 OO,UA

JAC–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.9%) · weakest: July (70.5%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.1%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.9% on-time · ~89 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~141 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

70.5% on-time · ~137 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

37 of 3,174 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

20 of 3,174 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JAC departures

From JAC, this corridor sits with 6 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 8 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Denver · fleet on-time rank #3942 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JAC to DEN

The Jackson to Denver corridor (JAC to DEN) posts a 77.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 7,792 tracked flights. Late flights run 86.6 minutes behind on average. 6 carriers cover the 406-mile route; over the last 24 months, 37 of 3,174 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 0.6% diverted.

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 52% - a 42-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JAC–DEN peaks in November at 85.9% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~141 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 70.5%, a 15.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JAC to DEN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JAC to DEN ranks #1599 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 JAC to DEN?
Flights from Jackson to Denver have a 77.6% on-time rate based on 7,792 flights. The average delay is 86.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JAC to DEN?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (37 of 3,174 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JAC to DEN?
The flight distance from Jackson (JAC) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 406 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JAC to DEN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (52% 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 JAC–DEN data

JAC–DEN is mid-pack at 77.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare JAC and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JAC airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.9% on-time) beats July (70.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.6% 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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