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Route · VEL → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Vernal to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), VEL to DEN (Vernal to Denver) ranks #3653 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85%
On-time
+6 pts
vs US avg
119 min
Delay when late
2,273
Flights
#3653 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.8%

Best Month

Apr 2022 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2023 72%

Distance

259 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Jan 2024 52 6 0 0 OO
Dec 2023 51 5 0 0 OO
Nov 2023 51 10 0 0 OO
Oct 2023 53 6 1 0 OO
Sep 2023 51 4 0 0 OO
Aug 2023 53 11 0 0 OO
Jul 2023 53 15 3 0 OO
Jun 2023 52 5 2 0 OO
May 2023 53 4 0 0 OO
Apr 2023 51 9 0 1 OO
Mar 2023 54 15 9 0 OO
Feb 2023 48 10 3 0 OO
Jan 2023 51 11 10 0 OO
Dec 2022 32 8 6 0 OO
Nov 2022 30 8 0 0 OO
Oct 2022 31 6 2 0 OO
Sep 2022 30 1 0 0 OO
Aug 2022 31 9 2 0 OO
Jul 2022 39 11 0 1 OO
Jun 2022 52 7 0 1 OO
May 2022 53 5 0 0 OO
Apr 2022 51 3 1 0 OO
Mar 2022 53 8 1 0 OO
Feb 2022 48 7 3 0 OO

VEL–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (91.7%) · weakest: July (69.0%)

65%70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.4%

Strongest calendar month

April

91.7% on-time · ~52 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~53 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.0% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.8%

43 of 1,123 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,123 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

VEL - Vernal

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Vernal, UT.

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

Compare VEL vs DEN

What the Data Says About VEL to DEN

Vernal to Denver (VEL to DEN) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85% on-time rate across 2,273 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 118.6 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 259 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 43 of 1,123 flights were cancelled (3.8%) and 3 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2022 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jul 2023 came in at just 72% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, VEL–DEN peaks in April at 91.7% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~53 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.0%, a 22.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does VEL to DEN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, VEL to DEN ranks #3653 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 VEL to DEN? ▼
Flights from Vernal to Denver have a 85% on-time rate based on 2,273 flights. The average delay is 118.6 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2022 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for VEL to DEN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (43 of 1,123 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from VEL to DEN? ▼
The flight distance from Vernal (VEL) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 259 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from VEL to DEN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2022 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2023 (72% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

VEL Airport

Vernal
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 VEL–DEN data

VEL–DEN runs 6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare VEL and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. VEL airport
  • If your dates flex, April (91.7% on-time) beats July (69.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.