72% of flights from Fargo to Denver arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 5 a.m. departures ran on time 89% of the time; the 11 a.m. ones 63%. Most reliable airline: Frontier Airlines (79%). 13% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for FAR → DEN: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 46% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 35 three hours or more; 1.0% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early72%
- 15–30 min late7.9%
- 30–60 min late7.5%
- 1–2 hours late5.7%
- 2–3 hours late3.3%
- 3+ hours late2.8%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled1.0%
Share of all 1,413 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,241 | 71% | 1.1% | −3 min | 12.7% | +94 min | SkyWest 71%, United Airlines 29% |
| Frontier Airlines | 172 | 79% | 0.0% | −13 min | 5.2% | +53 min | Frontier Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at FAR). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines | Frontier Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 5 a.m. | 89% | — |
| 9 a.m. | 73% | — |
| 11 a.m. | 63% | — |
| 2 p.m. | — | 81% |
| 5 p.m. | 65% | — |
Last flight of the day
On FAR → DEN, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.2% of the time, against 0.7% for its earlier flights (3.2× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 4.1% of the time (earlier flights: 2.7%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 5:11 p.m. | 2.2% | 4.1% | 0.7% | first flight 5:50 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in DEN tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (83%). Worst: January (66%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 226 | 74% | 0.4% |
| Tuesday | 180 | 76% | 0.6% |
| Wednesday | 192 | 72% | 0.5% |
| Thursday | 195 | 70% | 1.5% |
| Friday | 222 | 67% | 0.4% |
| Saturday | 195 | 72% | 2.1% |
| Sunday | 203 | 71% | 1.5% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 13 · airline 1
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5239 | 5:50 a.m. | 157 | 89% | 0.0% | −13 min | SkyWest |
| UA 5462 | 11:35 a.m. | 362 | 66% | 1.4% | −3 min | SkyWest |
| F9 4793 | 2:33 p.m. | 153 | 78% | 0.0% | −12 min | Frontier Airlines |
| UA 4634 | 5:11 p.m. | 355 | 65% | 2.0% | −1 min | SkyWest |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | 5 | 0% | 2 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 1 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from FAR to DEN on time?
72% of 1,413 scheduled flights from Fargo, ND to Denver, CO arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.0% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly FAR to DEN?
Flights scheduled to leave at 5 a.m. were the most reliable (89% on time). The 11 a.m. departures were the least (63%).
Which airline is most on time from FAR to DEN?
Frontier Airlines: 79% of its 172 flights on the route arrived on time. United Airlines: 71%.
What month has the most delays from FAR to DEN?
January (66% on time). The best month is September (83%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from FAR to DEN more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last FAR–DEN flight of the day was cancelled 2.2% of the time over the past year, against 0.7% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- DEN → FAR (return)
- Hector (FAR) delays by hour
- Flights into Denver (DEN)
- United Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.