Denver (DEN) to Huntsville (HSV): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Denver (DEN) to Huntsville (HSV) effectively runs on two schedules. In December 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 61% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,048 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to HSV
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (82% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 13 min |
| Friday | 72% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to HSV delayed?
- 22% of DEN–HSV 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to HSV?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to HSV?
- The scheduled DEN–HSV flight time averages 2h 50m over 1,048 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are DEN to HSV flights cancelled?
- 0.2% 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 HSV?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was December 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,458 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.