Route on-time record

CLT to DEN: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Denver (Denver International Airport). 2,836 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 1963 at 8:06 AM.

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CLT → DEN

Charlotte to Denver: 2,836 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

76%

Cancelled

1.2%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 53% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

United

83% chance on time

Check CLT to DEN fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $159 (Frontier 1361 on 2026-10-29). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · United 1963
8:06 AM → 10:02 AM3h 56m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as United 1256; its record covers all of them.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (304 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; After 9 PM: 53%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 304 flights
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#2 · American 1467
8:56 AM → 10:39 AM3h 43m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2556; its record covers all of them.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (74 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 74 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; After 9 PM: 53%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 74 flights
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#3 · American 1758
11:31 AM → 1:06 PM3h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1231, 1662; its record covers all of them.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
1.5%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (318 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 318 flights
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#4 · American 1754
7:40 AM → 9:16 AM3h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; After 9 PM: 53%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#5 · United 1306
4:18 PM → 6:12 PM3h 54m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as United 730; its record covers all of them.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (53 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 53 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 53 flights
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#6 · United 791
4:08 PM → 5:55 PM3h 47m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
20 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#7 · SkyWest 4771 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
4:00 PM → 6:18 PM4h 18m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-26.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
5.0%
Avg arrival delay
34 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (19 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (19 flights), so its score leans on the route's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 19 flights
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#8 · Frontier 2369
7:43 PM → 9:45 PM4h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
74%
Cancelled
2.0%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (194 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 194 flights
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#9 · American 1735
1:32 PM → 3:06 PM3h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
69%
chance on time
On time (history)
64%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
39 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#10 · American 3073
5:10 PM → 7:04 PM3h 54m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
68%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.9%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (105 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 105 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

United Airlines83%
675 flights · 84% on time as flown · 1.1% cancel
American Airlines74%
1,719 flights · 75% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel
Frontier Airlines72%
203 flights · 74% on time as flown · 1.7% cancel
Southwest Airlines67%
219 flights · 64% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM89%
742 flights · avg delay 7 min
9 AM to noon87%
355 flights · avg delay 10 min
Noon to 3 PM76%
285 flights · avg delay 15 min
3 to 6 PM70%
763 flights · avg delay 23 min
6 to 9 PM66%
521 flights · avg delay 26 min
After 9 PM53%
170 flights · avg delay 34 min

Best day: Wednesday (78%). Worst: Thursday (71%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft39%
Air traffic control and airport volume30%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)26%
Severe weather4%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

CLT to DEN questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to DEN?: Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 53% for departures after 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from CLT to DEN?: United, with a season-adjusted 83% chance of operating and arriving on time over 675 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on CLT to DEN?: July (55% on time); the best was November (84%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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