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Route · JFK → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Denver

The JFK–DEN corridor (New York, NY → Denver, CO) runs behind the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 1,626 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.1%
On-time
-3.9 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
7,423
Flights

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 59%

Distance

1,626 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 157 60 7 0 B6,DL,F9
Nov 2025 127 40 0 0 DL,F9,B6
Oct 2025 143 44 2 0 B6,DL,F9
Sep 2025 119 14 0 1 DL,B6
Aug 2025 154 39 2 0 B6,DL
Jul 2025 153 63 11 1 B6,DL
Jun 2025 143 56 2 0 B6,DL
May 2025 124 43 0 0 B6,DL
Apr 2025 91 22 0 0 B6,DL
Mar 2025 122 27 0 0 B6,DL
Feb 2025 94 33 2 0 B6,DL
Jan 2025 116 17 2 0 B6,DL
Dec 2024 144 25 1 0 B6,DL
Nov 2024 135 20 0 0 B6,DL
Oct 2024 153 8 0 0 DL,B6
Sep 2024 142 23 0 1 B6,DL
Aug 2024 135 43 7 0 B6,DL
Jul 2024 155 52 8 0 B6,DL
Jun 2024 135 39 1 1 B6,DL
May 2024 111 26 0 0 B6,DL
Apr 2024 107 26 0 0 B6,DL
Mar 2024 111 23 1 0 B6,DL
Feb 2024 95 17 1 1 B6,DL
Jan 2024 101 21 0 0 B6,DL

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

47 of 3,067 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 3,067 flights

What the Data Says About JFK to DEN

The New York to Denver corridor (JFK to DEN) posts a 75.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 7,423 tracked flights. Late flights run 75.5 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 1,626-mile route; over the last 24 months, 47 of 3,067 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 59% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from JFK to DEN?
Flights from New York to Denver have a 75.1% on-time rate based on 7,423 flights. The average delay is 75.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to DEN?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (47 of 3,067 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to DEN?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 1,626 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to DEN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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 Editorial

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