88% of flights from Denver to Asheville arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 9 a.m. departures ran on time 90% of the time; the 10 a.m. ones 84%. 5% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for DEN → AVL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 48% of the time. About 1 in 31 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 214 three hours or more; 0.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early88%
- 15–30 min late4.4%
- 30–60 min late3.0%
- 1–2 hours late1.9%
- 2–3 hours late0.9%
- 3+ hours late0.5%
- Diverted0.5%
- Cancelled0.9%
Share of all 427 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 336 | 87% | 0.9% | −5 min | 3.3% | +61 min | SkyWest 53%, United Airlines 47% |
| Allegiant Air | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | Allegiant Air |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at DEN). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | 90% |
| 10 a.m. | 84% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (84%). Worst: July (75%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 89 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 44 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 49 | — | — |
| Thursday | 50 | — | — |
| Friday | 87 | — | — |
| Saturday | 58 | — | — |
| Sunday | 50 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 3 · airline 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Questions
How often are flights from DEN to AVL on time?
88% of 427 scheduled flights from Denver, CO to Asheville, NC arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.9% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly DEN to AVL?
Flights scheduled to leave at 9 a.m. were the most reliable (90% on time). The 10 a.m. departures were the least (84%).
What month has the most delays from DEN to AVL?
July (75% on time). The best month is October (84%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- AVL → DEN (return)
- Denver (DEN) delays by hour
- Flights into Asheville (AVL)
- United Airlines on-time record
- Allegiant Air on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.