Best Time to Fly DEN to ALB: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Albany International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
319 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Albany (ALB) in the last 12 months, and 65.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 12.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 69.2%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 63.5%.
February has been the best month (74% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (48%).
0.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DEN to ALB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 69.2% | 83 min | 0.0% | 94 |
| Southwest Airlines | 63.5% | 51 min | 0.9% | 225 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to ALB
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 631 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 25 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 25 | |
| 11am–12pm | 71.6% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 12pm–1pm | 68.1% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 54.5% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 5pm–6pm | 59.6% | 0.0% | 223 |
| 6pm–7pm | 36.0% | 1.7% | 115 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.9% | 7.0% | 57 |
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 ALB
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 | 11 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 22 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 55.8% | -7.5 pts | 2.9% | 171 |
| All other days | 63.2% | — | 0.5% | 427 |
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).