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Route · CHS → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charleston to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CHS to DEN (Charleston to Denver) ranks #2989 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.8%
On-time
-2.2 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
3,778
Flights
#2989 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 96%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 54%

Distance

1,449 mi

Carriers

15

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 46 14 0 0 WN,UA
Nov 2025 48 8 1 0 UA,WN
Oct 2025 52 24 0 0 UA,WN
Sep 2025 47 15 0 0 UA,WN
Aug 2025 50 22 0 3 WN,UA
Jul 2025 62 25 0 6 UA,WN
Jun 2025 60 25 1 1 UA,WN
May 2025 62 25 0 0 UA,WN
Apr 2025 60 20 0 2 UA,WN
Mar 2025 62 15 0 0 UA,WN
Feb 2025 56 10 0 0 UA,WN
Jan 2025 60 12 5 0 UA,WN
Dec 2024 48 9 0 0 UA,WN
Nov 2024 51 13 0 0 UA,WN
Oct 2024 53 2 0 0 UA,WN
Sep 2024 64 12 0 0 WN,UA
Aug 2024 65 11 1 2 WN,UA
Jul 2024 62 12 2 1 UA,WN
Jun 2024 60 13 0 2 UA,WN
May 2024 62 18 0 2 UA,WN
Apr 2024 57 10 0 0 UA,WN
Mar 2024 62 12 1 0 UA,WN
Feb 2024 58 11 0 0 UA,WN
Jan 2024 61 14 0 0 WN,UA

CHS–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.3%) · weakest: June (68.8%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.3% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~69 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

68.8% on-time · ~67 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

11 of 1,368 flights

Diversion Rate

1.4%

19 of 1,368 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CHS departures

From CHS, this corridor sits with 18 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 21 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Denver · fleet on-time rank #4127 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CHS to DEN

The Charleston to Denver corridor (CHS to DEN) posts a 76.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,778 tracked flights. Late flights run 67.7 minutes behind on average. 15 carriers cover the 1,449-mile route; over the last 24 months, 11 of 1,368 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 1.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 54% - a 42-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CHS–DEN peaks in November at 85.3% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~69 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 68.8%, a 16.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CHS to DEN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CHS to DEN ranks #2989 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from CHS to DEN?
Flights from Charleston to Denver have a 76.8% on-time rate based on 3,778 flights. The average delay is 67.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CHS to DEN?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,368 flights) and 1.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CHS to DEN?
The flight distance from Charleston (CHS) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 1,449 miles. This route is served by 15 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CHS to DEN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (54% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using CHS–DEN data

CHS–DEN is mid-pack at 76.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CHS and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CHS airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.3% on-time) beats June (68.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.8% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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