Which airline is most reliable for LBB (Lubbock) to DEN (Denver)?

The most reliable airline on the LBB to DEN route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from LBB to DEN?

About 24% of flights from LBB to DEN experience delays. 76% arrive on time.

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

When flights from LBB to DEN are delayed, the average delay is approximately 80 minutes.

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

With 76% of LBB to DEN flights arriving on time and an average delay of 80 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.

LBB → DEN

LBB (Lubbock) to DEN (Denver)

LBB (Lubbock) to DEN (Denver) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 85%. The average delay is 80 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 76% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines edges out SkyWest Airlines on this route — 85% vs 74% on time.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 85% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from LBB

80% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LBB has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~19 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

LBB cancels 2.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at DEN

78% on time

When flights into DEN are late, the average delay is 67 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 May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.