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

The most reliable airline on the LIT to DEN route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 81%.

How often are flights delayed from LIT to DEN?

About 23% of flights from LIT to DEN experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

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

When flights from LIT to DEN are delayed, the average delay is approximately 70 minutes.

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

With 77% of LIT to DEN flights arriving on time and an average delay of 70 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.

LIT → DEN

LIT (Little Rock) to DEN (Denver)

LIT (Little Rock) to DEN (Denver) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 70 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% 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 Frontier Airlines on this route — 81% vs 74% on time.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 81% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from LIT

80% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LIT has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~22 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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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 ~9 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.