Denver (DEN) to Providence (PVD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Denver (DEN) to Providence (PVD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 202 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 61% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 61%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.55
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,737 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to PVD
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (82% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 63% | 25 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 64% | 18 min |
| Friday | 69% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 48% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 51% | 35 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to PVD delayed?
- 39% of DEN–PVD 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 23 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to PVD?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (47%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to PVD?
- The scheduled DEN–PVD flight time averages 3h 48m over 1,737 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 39% of the time.
- How often are DEN to PVD flights cancelled?
- 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 day of the week is most reliable for DEN to PVD?
- Friday flights have the best record at 69% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 48%.
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Based on 418 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.