AVL (Asheville) to DEN (Denver) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Allegiant Air at 77%. The average delay is 94 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.AVL → DEN
AVL (Asheville) to DEN (Denver)
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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 air traffic and busy airspace.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Allegiant Air leads slightly at 77% vs SkyWest Airlines at 75%.
Airline Comparison
Allegiant Air leads at 77% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 75%.
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Good to know
Departing from AVL
79% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. AVL has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
AVL cancels 2.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at DEN
78% on timeWhen flights into DEN are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at DEN: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.