Best Time to Fly DEN to AVL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Asheville Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
427 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Asheville (AVL) in the last 12 months, and 86.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 89.1%, while Allegiant Air trailed at 84.4%.
March has been the best month (94% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (78%).
0.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DEN to AVL on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 89.1% | 58 min | 0.0% | 129 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 85.7% | 55 min | 1.4% | 207 |
| Allegiant Air | 84.4% | 132 min | 1.1% | 91 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to AVL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 725 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 90.6% | 1.5% | 65 |
| 9am–10am | 87.4% | 2.5% | 204 |
| 10am–11am | 82.8% | 1.1% | 366 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 16 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DEN to AVL
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 7 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 15 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.3% | -9.4 pts | 0.5% | 189 |
| All other days | 84.7% | — | 1.9% | 514 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).