Which airline is most reliable for DEN (Denver) to LAX (Los Angeles)?

The most reliable airline on the DEN to LAX route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 80%.

How often are flights delayed from DEN to LAX?

About 20% of flights from DEN to LAX experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DEN to LAX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 44 minutes.

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DEN (Denver) to LAX (Los Angeles)

DEN (Denver) to LAX (Los Angeles) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 80%. The average delay is 44 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by weather.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by weather.

Delta Air Lines edges out JetBlue Airways on this route — 80% vs 75% on time.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 80% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 75%.

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