DEN (Denver) to MSN (Madison) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 89%. The average delay is 62 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.DEN → MSN
DEN (Denver) to MSN (Madison)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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SkyWest Airlines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 89% vs 77% on time.
Airline Comparison
SkyWest Airlines leads at 89% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 77%.
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Good to know
Departing from DEN
78% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DEN has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~9 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at MSN
82% on timeWhen flights into MSN are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at MSN: TSA is ~13 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.