Charleston (CHS) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CHS–DEN. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but June 2026 dropped to 44% — a gap of 52 points. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,449 mi
Best airline from CHS to DEN
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 72% | 16 min | 0.7% | 573 |
| United Airlines | 71% | 24 min | 1.1% | 835 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CHS to DEN
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 75% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 17 min |
| Friday | 73% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system41%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CHS to DEN delayed?
- 29% of CHS–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CHS to DEN?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 72%, based on 573 flights. 2 airlines flew CHS–DEN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CHS to DEN?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CHS to DEN?
- The scheduled CHS–DEN flight time averages 3h 55m over 1,449 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are CHS to DEN flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 CHS to DEN?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 44% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 52-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,408 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.