Route on-time record
DEN to ATW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Denver (Denver International Airport) to Appleton (Appleton International Airport). 435 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 70% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4760 at 5:32 PM.
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DEN → ATW
Denver to Appleton: 435 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
70%
Cancelled
1.1%
avg delay 21 min
Best time to leave
3 to 6 PM
72% on time vs 41% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
72% chance on time
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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 · SkyWest 4760 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:32 PM → 9:05 PM2h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
72%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 72%
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Avg arrival delay
- 15 min
- Arrived on time 72% of the time (348 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 72% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 41%).
- Departs inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Strong track record · 348 flights
Find 5:32 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · United 1204
5:40 PM → 9:04 PM2h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
69%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 64%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 25 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 72% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 41%).
- Departs 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 route's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)72%
370 flights · 73% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel
- Allegiant Air61%
54 flights · 52% on time as flown · 1.8% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- 3 to 6 PM72%
376 flights · avg delay 16 min
- 6 to 9 PM41%
34 flights · avg delay 80 min
Best day: Wednesday (78%). Worst: Thursday (65%).
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 aircraft33%
- Air traffic control and airport volume26%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)21%
- Severe weather11%
- Security9%
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
DEN to ATW questions
- What time of day is best to fly DEN to ATW?
- 3 to 6 PM: 72% of flights arrived on time, against 41% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from DEN to ATW?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 72% chance of operating and arriving on time over 370 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 DEN to ATW?
- June (61% on time); the best was December (83%), 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.
More routes from DEN
- ATW to DEN (return)
- DEN to PHX 75%
- DEN to SLC 77%
- DEN to LAX 79%
- DEN to LAS 75%
- DEN to SEA 73%
- DEN to ORD 70%
- DEN to DFW 75%
- DEN to SAN 76%
- DEN to MSP 78%
- DEN to ATL 80%
- DEN to SFO 68%
- DEN to AUS 76%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops