Albany (ALB) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Albany (ALB) to Denver (DEN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 318 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 74% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.87
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,610 mi
Best airline from ALB to DEN
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 11 min | 0.0% | 93 |
| Southwest Airlines | 72% | 17 min | 1.2% | 568 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ALB to DEN
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 14 min |
| Friday | 77% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 65% | 24 min |
| Sundaybest | 83% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ALB to DEN delayed?
- 26% of ALB–DEN flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ALB to DEN?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 93 flights. 2 airlines flew ALB–DEN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ALB to DEN?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ALB to DEN?
- The scheduled ALB–DEN flight time averages 4h 11m over 1,610 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are ALB to DEN flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ALB to DEN?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 661 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.