70% of flights from Denver to Bend arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 7 p.m. departures ran on time 71% of the time; the 11 a.m. ones 69%. 8% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for DEN → RDM: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 66% of the time. About 1 in 14 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 73 three hours or more; 0.3% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early70%
- 15–30 min late13%
- 30–60 min late9.4%
- 1–2 hours late4.0%
- 2–3 hours late1.8%
- 3+ hours late1.4%
- Diverted0.7%
- Cancelled0.3%
Share of all 727 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 727 | 70% | 0.3% | 0 min | 7.2% | +54 min | United Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at DEN). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
Last flight of the day
On DEN → RDM, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.5% of the time, against 0.0% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 2.5% of the time (earlier flights: 0.3%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7:29 p.m. | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | first flight 11:15 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (87%). Worst: June (58%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 106 | 75% | 0.0% |
| Tuesday | 104 | 70% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 103 | 74% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 103 | 69% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 104 | 72% | 0.0% |
| Saturday | 103 | 66% | 0.0% |
| Sunday | 104 | 63% | 1.9% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 2
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2082 | 11:15 a.m. | 364 | 69% | 0.0% | 0 min | United Airlines |
| UA 1588 | 7:29 p.m. | 363 | 71% | 0.5% | 0 min | United Airlines |
Questions
How often are flights from DEN to RDM on time?
70% of 727 scheduled flights from Denver, CO to Bend/Redmond, OR arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.3% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly DEN to RDM?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 p.m. were the most reliable (71% on time). The 11 a.m. departures were the least (69%).
What month has the most delays from DEN to RDM?
June (58% on time). The best month is September (87%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from DEN to RDM more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last DEN–RDM flight of the day was cancelled 0.5% of the time over the past year, against 0.0% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.