Asheville (AVL) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on AVL–DEN. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 100% of the time, but August 2025 dropped to 54% — a gap of 47 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,248 mi
Best airline from AVL to DEN
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 80% | 12 min | 1.6% | 188 |
| United Airlines | 76% | 14 min | 2.7% | 220 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 70% | 25 min | 0.9% | 321 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AVL to DEN
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 19 min |
| Friday | 75% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft14%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system41%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AVL to DEN delayed?
- 25% of AVL–DEN flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AVL to DEN?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 188 flights. 3 airlines flew AVL–DEN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AVL to DEN?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AVL to DEN?
- The scheduled AVL–DEN flight time averages 3h 36m over 1,248 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are AVL to DEN flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from AVL to DEN?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 729 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.