Denver (DEN) to Albany (ALB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Denver (DEN) to Albany (ALB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 319 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 60% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 60%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.87
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,610 mi
Best airline from DEN to ALB
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 69% | 27 min | 0.0% | 94 |
| Southwest Airlines | 58% | 26 min | 1.2% | 568 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to ALB
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (73% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (36%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 46% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 64% | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 54% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 57% | 33 min |
| Friday | 58% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 17 min |
| Sundaybest | 70% | 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 aircraft57%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to ALB delayed?
- 41% of DEN–ALB 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 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to ALB?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 69%, based on 94 flights. 2 airlines flew DEN–ALB frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to ALB?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (73% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (36%). 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 34m over 1,610 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 41% of the time.
- How often are DEN to ALB 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 DEN to ALB?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 30% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2026 at 73%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 662 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.