Denver (DEN) to Albany (ALB): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Denver (DEN) to Albany (ALB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 261 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 57% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 57%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.72
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,610 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to ALB
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (66% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (37%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 40% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 60% | 31 min |
| Wednesday | 52% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 55% | 36 min |
| Friday | 51% | 36 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 17 min |
| Sundaybest | 71% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to ALB delayed?
- 43% of DEN–ALB 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 27 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to ALB?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (66% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (37%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to ALB?
- The scheduled DEN–ALB flight time averages 3h 32m over 1,610 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 43% of the time.
- How often are DEN to ALB flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 DEN to ALB?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 30% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 71%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 570 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.