Which airline is most reliable for ICT (Wichita) to DEN (Denver)?

The most reliable airline on the ICT to DEN route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from ICT to DEN?

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

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

When flights from ICT to DEN are delayed, the average delay is approximately 76 minutes.

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

With 80% of ICT to DEN flights arriving on time and an average delay of 76 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at DEN is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ICT → DEN

ICT (Wichita) to DEN (Denver)

ICT (Wichita) to DEN (Denver) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 88%. The average delay is 76 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?

Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 88% on time vs United Airlines at 72%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 88% on time; United Airlines trails at 72%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ICT

78% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ICT has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~30 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at DEN

79% on time

When flights into DEN are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at DEN: TSA is ~13 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.