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Route · MFR → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Medford to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MFR to DEN (Medford to Denver) ranks #2618 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.4%
On-time
+7.4 pts
vs US avg
106 min
Delay when late
4,634
Flights
#2618 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Feb 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jan 2025 67%

Distance

964 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 14 0 1 UA,OO
Nov 2025 59 11 0 0 OO,UA
Oct 2025 62 13 1 0 OO,UA
Sep 2025 60 9 0 0 UA
Aug 2025 62 5 0 1 UA
Jul 2025 62 8 1 2 UA
Jun 2025 60 8 0 1 UA
May 2025 62 15 1 2 UA
Apr 2025 60 8 0 0 OO,UA
Mar 2025 62 4 0 0 OO,UA
Feb 2025 56 9 2 0 OO,UA
Jan 2025 63 21 1 0 OO,UA
Dec 2024 62 20 1 0 UA
Nov 2024 59 5 1 0 OO,UA
Oct 2024 62 5 0 0 UA
Sep 2024 60 5 0 1 UA
Aug 2024 62 7 0 2 UA
Jul 2024 62 11 3 0 UA
Jun 2024 60 4 0 0 UA
May 2024 62 9 1 0 UA
Apr 2024 60 8 0 0 UA
Mar 2024 62 7 1 0 UA
Feb 2024 58 3 0 0 OO,UA
Jan 2024 62 5 0 0 UA

MFR–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (90.9%) · weakest: December (78.1%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.1%

Strongest calendar month

October

90.9% on-time · ~72 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~72 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

78.1% on-time · ~65 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

13 of 1,461 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

10 of 1,461 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MFR's stronger departures

MFR → DEN posts a 86.4% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 6 of 7 BTS-tracked routes leaving Medford. The same hub also shows 1 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #796 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MFR to DEN

Medford to Denver (MFR to DEN) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.4% on-time rate across 4,634 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 105.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 964 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 13 of 1,461 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 10 diverted (0.7%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jan 2025 came in at just 67% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MFR–DEN peaks in October at 90.9% on-time ; the softest month is December at 78.1%, a 12.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MFR to DEN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MFR to DEN ranks #2618 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 MFR to DEN?
Flights from Medford to Denver have a 86.4% on-time rate based on 4,634 flights. The average delay is 105.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MFR to DEN?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 1,461 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MFR to DEN?
The flight distance from Medford (MFR) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 964 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MFR to DEN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jan 2025 (67% 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 MFR–DEN data

MFR–DEN runs 7.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MFR and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MFR airport
  • If your dates flex, October (90.9% on-time) beats December (78.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.4% 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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