Denver (DEN) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DEN–CLT. April 2026 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 64% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 7.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,337 mi
Best airline from DEN to CLT
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 17 min | 1.4% | 3,430 |
| Frontier Airlines | 81% | 10 min | 1.4% | 511 |
| United Airlines | 76% | 15 min | 0.4% | 1,396 |
| Southwest Airlines | 67% | 18 min | 1.3% | 459 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to CLT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 16 min |
| Friday | 80% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 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 aircraft44%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to CLT delayed?
- 21% of DEN–CLT 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 3,430 flights. 4 airlines flew DEN–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to CLT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to CLT?
- The scheduled DEN–CLT flight time averages 3h 18m over 1,337 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are DEN to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 CLT?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,816 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.