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Route · TUL → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tulsa to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TUL to DEN (Tulsa to Denver) ranks #988 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.6%
On-time
+3.6 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
11,392
Flights
#988 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Nov 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 66%

Distance

541 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 203 35 1 0 WN,F9,UA,OO
Nov 2025 200 25 2 0 OO,UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 205 43 0 0 OO,UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 197 32 0 0 UA,WN,OO
Aug 2025 203 53 3 0 OO,WN,UA
Jul 2025 216 73 1 3 OO,UA,WN
Jun 2025 208 69 0 0 OO,UA,WN
May 2025 211 68 2 2 OO,UA,WN
Apr 2025 206 49 0 0 OO,WN
Mar 2025 208 33 0 0 OO,WN
Feb 2025 179 36 5 2 OO,WN
Jan 2025 191 36 3 0 OO,UA,WN
Dec 2024 197 21 0 0 OO,UA,WN
Nov 2024 193 15 3 0 OO,UA,WN
Oct 2024 198 19 0 0 UA,OO,WN
Sep 2024 196 21 0 0 WN,OO,UA
Aug 2024 204 28 0 1 WN,OO,UA
Jul 2024 212 31 4 0 OO,UA,WN
Jun 2024 205 47 0 1 OO,UA,WN
May 2024 190 52 0 0 OO,UA,WN
Apr 2024 177 31 1 0 OO,UA,WN
Mar 2024 126 22 1 0 OO,UA,WN
Feb 2024 126 23 0 0 OO,UA,WN
Jan 2024 129 23 4 0 WN,OO,UA

TUL–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (89.2%) · weakest: June (74.6%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.4%

Strongest calendar month

November

89.2% on-time · ~166 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~178 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

74.6% on-time · ~171 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

30 of 4,580 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

9 of 4,580 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

TUL - Tulsa

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Tulsa, OK.

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

Compare TUL vs DEN

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among TUL departures

From TUL, this corridor sits with 7 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 17 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (10 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Denver · fleet on-time rank #2121 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TUL to DEN

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Tulsa to Denver (TUL to DEN) running a 82.6% on-time rate over 11,392 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 74.2 minutes. The 541-mile corridor is served by 22 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.7% of 4,580 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 66% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TUL–DEN peaks in November at 89.2% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~178 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 74.6%, a 14.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TUL to DEN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TUL to DEN ranks #988 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 TUL to DEN? ▼
Flights from Tulsa to Denver have a 82.6% on-time rate based on 11,392 flights. The average delay is 74.2 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TUL to DEN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (30 of 4,580 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TUL to DEN? ▼
The flight distance from Tulsa (TUL) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 541 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TUL to DEN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

TUL Airport

Tulsa
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 TUL–DEN data

TUL–DEN runs 3.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare TUL and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TUL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (89.2% on-time) beats June (74.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.6% 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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