Which airline is most reliable for DEN (Denver) to AVL (Asheville)?

The most reliable airline on the DEN to AVL route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 82%.

How often are flights delayed from DEN to AVL?

About 22% of flights from DEN to AVL experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DEN to AVL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 56 minutes.

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

With 78% of DEN to AVL flights arriving on time and an average delay of 56 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at AVL is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DEN → AVL

DEN (Denver) to AVL (Asheville)

DEN (Denver) to AVL (Asheville) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 82%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% 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 82% on time vs Allegiant Air at 59%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 82% on time; Allegiant Air trails at 59%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DEN

78% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DEN has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~13 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at AVL

79% on time

When flights into AVL are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at AVL: TSA is ~17 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

AVL has a 2.1% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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