Which airline is most reliable for ATL (Atlanta) to DEN (Denver)?

The most reliable airline on the ATL to DEN route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 86%.

How often are flights delayed from ATL to DEN?

About 23% of flights from ATL to DEN experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on ATL to DEN flights?

When flights from ATL to DEN are delayed, the average delay is approximately 61 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a ATL to DEN flight?

With 77% of ATL to DEN flights arriving on time and an average delay of 61 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at DEN is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ATL → DEN

ATL (Atlanta) to DEN (Denver)

ATL (Atlanta) to DEN (Denver) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 86%. The average delay is 61 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 86% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 63%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 86% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 63%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ATL

83% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ATL has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~23 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at DEN

78% on time

When flights into DEN are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at DEN: TSA is ~30 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated April 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.