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Route · LBF → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

North Platte to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LBF to DEN (North Platte to Denver) ranks #3089 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.9%
On-time
+3.9 pts
vs US avg
105 min
Delay when late
3,555
Flights
#3089 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

May 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 65%

Distance

228 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 54 16 1 0 OO
Nov 2025 51 4 1 0 OO
Oct 2025 53 13 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 51 7 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 54 18 2 1 OO
Jul 2025 52 10 4 0 OO
Jun 2025 52 18 0 0 OO
May 2025 54 11 2 1 OO
Apr 2025 50 15 1 0 OO
Mar 2025 54 11 1 0 OO
Feb 2025 48 11 1 0 OO
Jan 2025 53 16 2 0 OO
Dec 2024 53 6 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 53 7 2 0 OO
Oct 2024 52 4 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 52 9 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 54 11 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 52 8 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 52 10 2 0 OO
May 2024 53 3 1 0 OO
Apr 2024 52 8 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 54 5 4 0 OO
Feb 2024 50 7 2 0 OO
Jan 2024 51 10 1 0 OO

LBF–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (91.2%) · weakest: January (77.2%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

91.2% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~55 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

77.2% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

27 of 1,254 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,254 flights

What the Data Says About LBF to DEN

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show North Platte to Denver (LBF to DEN) running a 82.9% on-time rate over 3,555 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 105.2 minutes. The 228-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 2.2% of 1,254 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 65% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LBF–DEN peaks in November at 91.2% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~55 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 77.2%, a 14.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LBF to DEN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LBF to DEN ranks #3089 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 LBF to DEN?
Flights from North Platte to Denver have a 82.9% on-time rate based on 3,555 flights. The average delay is 105.2 minutes. The best recent month was May 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LBF to DEN?
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (27 of 1,254 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LBF to DEN?
The flight distance from North Platte (LBF) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 228 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from LBF to DEN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (65% 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 LBF–DEN data

LBF–DEN runs 3.9 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare LBF and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LBF airport
  • If your dates flex, November (91.2% on-time) beats January (77.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.9% 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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