Best Time to Fly PVD to DEN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Rhode Island Tf Green International → Denver International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
157 flights were scheduled from Providence (PVD) to Denver (DEN) in the last 12 months, and 74.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Sunday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and August the worst month (62%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
PVD to DEN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 74.2% | 37 min | 1.3% | 157 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PVD to DEN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 402 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 14 | |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 19 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 23 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.5% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.8% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 3pm–4pm | 61.6% | 0.0% | 87 |
| 4pm–5pm | 51.6% | 4.5% | 67 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 21 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PVD to DEN
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 | 11 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 22 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 55.4% | -21.7 pts | 0.0% | 56 |
| All other days | 77.0% | — | 1.0% | 313 |
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).