Traverse City (TVC) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Traverse City (TVC) to Denver (DEN) 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, 75% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.67
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,032 mi
Best airline from TVC to DEN
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 18 min | 0.0% | 111 |
| United Airlines | 71% | 19 min | 0.0% | 389 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TVC to DEN
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 33 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 11 min |
| Fridaybest | 79% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 15 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 aircraft23%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TVC to DEN delayed?
- 25% of TVC–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TVC to DEN?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 111 flights. 2 airlines flew TVC–DEN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TVC to DEN?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TVC to DEN?
- The scheduled TVC–DEN flight time averages 2h 58m over 1,032 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are TVC to DEN 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 TVC to DEN?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 500 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.