Which airline is most reliable for DEN (Denver) to JFK (New York)?

The most reliable airline on the DEN to JFK route is Frontier Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 92%.

How often are flights delayed from DEN to JFK?

About 22% of flights from DEN to JFK experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DEN to JFK flights?

When flights from DEN to JFK are delayed, the average delay is approximately 93 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DEN to JFK flight?

With 78% of DEN to JFK flights arriving on time and an average delay of 93 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at JFK is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DEN → JFK

DEN (Denver) to JFK (New York)

DEN (Denver) to JFK (New York) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 92%. The average delay is 93 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Frontier Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 92% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 67%.

Airline Comparison

Frontier Airlines leads at 92% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 67%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DEN

78% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DEN has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~13 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at JFK

78% on time

When flights into JFK are late, the average delay is 78 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at JFK: TSA is ~26 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

JFK has a 2.3% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.