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Route · PUB → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Pueblo to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PUB to DEN (Pueblo to Denver) ranks #4001 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.3%
On-time
+9.3 pts
vs US avg
110 min
Delay when late
1,707
Flights
#4001 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.9%

Best Month

Oct 2021 98%

Worst Month

Jun 2022 75%

Distance

109 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2022 31 5 1 0 OO
Nov 2022 30 4 1 0 OO
Oct 2022 32 5 0 0 OO
Sep 2022 30 4 0 0 OO
Aug 2022 31 1 0 0 OO
Jul 2022 40 9 0 0 OO
Jun 2022 52 13 0 0 OO
May 2022 55 8 2 0 OO
Apr 2022 50 9 2 0 OO
Mar 2022 50 3 5 0 OO
Feb 2022 48 11 2 0 OO
Jan 2022 51 4 5 0 OO
Dec 2021 50 5 4 0 OO
Nov 2021 51 3 0 0 OO
Oct 2021 53 1 2 0 OO
Sep 2021 52 2 0 0 OO
Aug 2021 53 3 1 0 OO
Jul 2021 53 9 3 0 OO
Jun 2021 51 6 0 0 OO
May 2021 53 9 0 1 OO
Apr 2021 52 4 0 0 OO
Mar 2021 53 3 5 0 OO
Feb 2021 48 9 0 0 OO
Jan 2021 53 7 0 0 OO

PUB–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (94.9%) · weakest: February (80.0%)

75%80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 87.3%

Strongest calendar month

October

94.9% on-time · ~46 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~53 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

February

80.0% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.9%

33 of 1,122 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,122 flights

What the Data Says About PUB to DEN

Pueblo to Denver (PUB to DEN) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.3% on-time rate across 1,707 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 109.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 109 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 33 of 1,122 flights were cancelled (2.9%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2021 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jun 2022 came in at just 75% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PUB–DEN peaks in October at 94.9% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~53 flights per month) ; the softest month is February at 80.0%, a 14.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PUB to DEN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PUB to DEN ranks #4001 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 PUB to DEN?
Flights from Pueblo to Denver have a 88.3% on-time rate based on 1,707 flights. The average delay is 109.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2021 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PUB to DEN?
Over the last 24 months, 2.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (33 of 1,122 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PUB to DEN?
The flight distance from Pueblo (PUB) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 109 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from PUB to DEN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2021 (98% on-time). The worst was Jun 2022 (75% 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 PUB–DEN data

PUB–DEN runs 9.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PUB and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PUB airport
  • If your dates flex, October (94.9% on-time) beats February (80.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.3% 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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