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Route · LNK → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Lincoln to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LNK to DEN (Lincoln to Denver) ranks #3315 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.4%
On-time
-0.6 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
2,959
Flights
#3315 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Nov 2025 91%

Worst Month

Jan 2025 65%

Distance

423 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 124 29 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 117 10 6 0 OO
Oct 2025 146 24 0 1 OO
Sep 2025 145 19 0 1 OO
Aug 2025 151 46 1 0 OO
Jul 2025 154 39 2 2 OO
Jun 2025 150 44 2 1 OO
May 2025 134 45 0 2 OO
Apr 2025 120 37 1 0 OO
Mar 2025 124 31 8 1 OO
Feb 2025 112 32 1 2 OO
Jan 2025 124 44 2 1 OO
Dec 2024 124 17 1 1 OO
Nov 2024 117 18 3 0 OO
Oct 2024 124 16 0 1 OO
Sep 2024 120 12 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 124 32 0 1 OO
Jul 2024 124 26 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 120 23 0 1 OO
May 2024 38 7 0 1 OO
Jul 2021 31 17 1 1 OO
Jun 2021 31 14 0 0 OO
May 2021 31 8 0 0 OO
Apr 2021 30 8 0 0 OO

LNK–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (88.3%) · weakest: January (70.3%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

88.3% on-time · ~88 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~112 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

70.3% on-time · ~78 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

28 of 2,615 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

17 of 2,615 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

LNK - Lincoln

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Lincoln, NE.

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

Compare LNK vs DEN

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among LNK departures

From LNK, this corridor sits with 2 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 3 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Denver · fleet on-time rank #3722 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LNK to DEN

The Lincoln to Denver corridor (LNK to DEN) posts a 78.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,959 tracked flights. Late flights run 92.1 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 423-mile route; over the last 24 months, 28 of 2,615 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jan 2025 came in at just 65% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LNK–DEN peaks in November at 88.3% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~112 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 70.3%, a 18.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LNK to DEN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LNK to DEN ranks #3315 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 LNK to DEN? ▼
Flights from Lincoln to Denver have a 78.4% on-time rate based on 2,959 flights. The average delay is 92.1 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LNK to DEN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (28 of 2,615 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LNK to DEN? ▼
The flight distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 423 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from LNK to DEN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Jan 2025 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LNK Airport

Lincoln
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 LNK–DEN data

LNK–DEN is mid-pack at 78.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare LNK and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LNK airport
  • If your dates flex, November (88.3% on-time) beats January (70.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.4% 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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