Denver (DEN) to Traverse City (TVC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Denver (DEN) to Traverse City (TVC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 243 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.67
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,032 mi
Best airline from DEN to TVC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 89% | 7 min | 0.0% | 111 |
| United Airlines | 78% | 14 min | 0.0% | 388 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to TVC
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 87% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 15 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 operations31%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to TVC delayed?
- 20% of DEN–TVC 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 TVC?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 111 flights. 2 airlines flew DEN–TVC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to TVC?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to TVC?
- The scheduled DEN–TVC flight time averages 2h 41m over 1,032 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are DEN to TVC flights cancelled?
- 0% 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 TVC?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 499 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.