Providence (PVD) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Providence (PVD) to Denver (DEN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 157 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.43
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,737 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PVD to DEN
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 60% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 16 min |
| Friday | 67% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PVD to DEN delayed?
- 27% of PVD–DEN 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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PVD to DEN?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PVD to DEN?
- The scheduled PVD–DEN flight time averages 4h 30m over 1,737 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are PVD to DEN flights cancelled?
- 0.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PVD to DEN?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 80% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 60%.
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Based on 410 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.