Best Time to Fly DEN to TVC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Cherry Capital
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
243 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Traverse City (TVC) in the last 12 months, and 83.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 90.5%, while United Airlines trailed at 81.5%.
October has been the best month (91% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (76%).
0.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DEN to TVC on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 90.5% | 63 min | 0.0% | 63 |
| United Airlines | 81.5% | 60 min | 0.0% | 180 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to TVC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 460 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 9am–10am | 85.0% | 0.0% | 295 |
| 10am–11am | 82.2% | 0.0% | 90 |
| 5pm–6pm | 58.0% | 0.0% | 70 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DEN to TVC
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 7 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.7% | -19.2 pts | 0.0% | 189 |
| All other days | 88.9% | — | 0.0% | 264 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).