Which airline is most reliable for DEN (Denver) to LIT (Little Rock)?

The most reliable airline on the DEN to LIT route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 80%.

How often are flights delayed from DEN to LIT?

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

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

When flights from DEN to LIT are delayed, the average delay is approximately 64 minutes.

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

With 80% of DEN to LIT flights arriving on time and an average delay of 64 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at LIT is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DEN → LIT

DEN (Denver) to LIT (Little Rock)

DEN (Denver) to LIT (Little Rock) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 80%. The average delay is 64 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 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 the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 80% on time vs United Airlines at 58%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 80% on time; United Airlines trails at 58%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DEN

79% on time

Expect ~19 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 LIT

79% on time

When flights into LIT are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at LIT: TSA is ~22 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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