Denver (DEN) to Asheville (AVL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Denver (DEN) to Asheville (AVL) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 67% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,248 mi
Best airline from DEN to AVL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 7 min | 2.0% | 250 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 83% | 10 min | 0.9% | 321 |
| Allegiant Air | 73% | 25 min | 2.0% | 202 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to AVL
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (82%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 9 min |
| Friday | 80% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 6 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to AVL delayed?
- 19% of DEN–AVL 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to AVL?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 250 flights. 3 airlines flew DEN–AVL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to AVL?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (82%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to AVL?
- The scheduled DEN–AVL flight time averages 3h 2m over 1,248 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are DEN to AVL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 AVL?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 773 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.