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 85%.

How often are flights delayed from DEN to AVL?

About 19% of flights from DEN to AVL experience delays. 81% 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 55 minutes.

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

With 81% of DEN to AVL flights arriving on time and an average delay of 55 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 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 85%. The average delay is 55 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% 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 85% on time vs Allegiant Air at 54%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 85% on time; Allegiant Air trails at 54%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DEN

79% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DEN has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~19 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at AVL

77% on time

When flights into AVL are late, the average delay is 84 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at AVL: TSA is ~23 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

AVL has a 2.8% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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