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Route · JFK → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JFK to DEN (New York to Denver) ranks #1706 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.1%
On-time
-3.9 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
7,423
Flights
#1706 of 4927
Corpus placement

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

JFK–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (82.8%) · weakest: June (65.6%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 71.1%

Strongest calendar month

September

82.8% on-time · ~109 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~124 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

65.6% on-time · ~120 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

47 of 3,067 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 3,067 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

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

Compare JFK vs DEN

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JFK departures

From JFK, this corridor sits with 50 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 66 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 13 below 75%). Destination: Denver · fleet on-time rank #4455 of 4927.

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.

On the multi-year calendar, JFK–DEN peaks in September at 82.8% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~124 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 65.6%, a 17.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JFK to DEN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JFK to DEN ranks #1706 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 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.

Airports on this route

JFK Airport

New York
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 JFK–DEN data

JFK–DEN is mid-pack at 75.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare JFK and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JFK airport
  • If your dates flex, September (82.8% on-time) beats June (65.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.1% 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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