What's the busiest hour for departures at DEN?

Departures from Denver Intl peak at 17:00 local time, averaging 97.5 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of DEN?

The quietest hour with regular service is 01:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

How long are security wait times at DEN?

Average weekday security wait at Denver Intl is 6 minutes, and weekend wait is 3 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.

Which airline operates the most flights from DEN?

United Airlines, (UA) is the largest operator at Denver Intl, with 14212 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from DEN?

Phoenix (PHX) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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DEN Airport - Denver Intl

Denver, United States. Departures peak at 17:00 local, averaging 97.5 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-18. Schedule coverage: 30 days observed.

Peak departure hour

17:00

97.5 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

01:00

1 flights/hr

Avg weekday wait

6 min

Security

Avg weekend wait

3 min

Security

Traffic score

95/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 940.2 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 16:00 local (95.5 flights/hr). Total: 905.5 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. United Airlines, (UA) 14,212
2. Southwest Airlines (WN) 6,917
3. Frontier Airlines, (F9) 1,692
4. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 1,043
5. American Airlines (AA) 835

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Phoenix (PHX) 765
2. 🇺🇸 Salt Lake City (SLC) 617
3. 🇺🇸 Las Vegas (LAS) 614
4. 🇺🇸 Los Angeles (LAX) 584
5. 🇺🇸 Chicago (ORD) 479

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at DEN?: Departures from Denver Intl peak at 17:00 local time, averaging 97.5 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of DEN?: The quietest hour with regular service is 01:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
How long are security wait times at DEN?: Average weekday security wait at Denver Intl is 6 minutes, and weekend wait is 3 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.
Which airline operates the most flights from DEN?: United Airlines, (UA) is the largest operator at Denver Intl, with 14212 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from DEN?: Phoenix (PHX) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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