How busy is Denver International right now?

The TSA wait at DEN is about 18-24 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy DEN is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for DEN?

The FAA airport status for DEN (Denver International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. DEN has an on-time departure rate of 78%, with an average delay of 67 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is DEN busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Denver International (DEN). TSA wait is currently about 18-24 minutes. Overall, 78% of flights depart on time from DEN. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Denver International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at DEN. On a typical day, 78% of departures from Denver International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 67 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Denver International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current DEN delays. Historically, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 67 minutes. About 1.6% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Denver International?

When departures at DEN (Denver International) are delayed, the average delay is about 67 minutes. Overall, 78% of flights depart on time. About 1.6% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Denver International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At DEN, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 67 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Denver International?

DEN sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Denver International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including DEN. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

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Q: What are TSA wait times at DEN?

The TSA wait at DEN is about 18-24 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 11 AM (27-33 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Denver International(DIA)

DEN delays today: Denver International has an on-time departure rate of about 78%. The FAA airport status for DEN typically shows an average delay of 67 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.6% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 17 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 18-24 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 11 AM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.

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18–24 minutes

Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 11 AM (27–33 minutes)

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 78% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 17 minutes.

Generally mild weather year-round.

Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).

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SkyWest Airlines81%

Delta Air Lines80%

United Airlines80%

Alaska Airlines79%

Southwest Airlines76%

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