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Route · DEN → TVC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Traverse City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to TVC (Denver to Traverse City) ranks #4709 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.6%
On-time
+0.6 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
737
Flights
#4709 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Jun 2022 84%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 66%

Distance

1,032 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Nov 2025 30 3 0 0 OO
Oct 2025 31 1 0 0 OO,UA
Sep 2025 30 5 0 1 UA
Aug 2025 49 14 0 0 UA
Jul 2025 62 21 0 1 UA
Jun 2025 35 12 0 0 UA
Sep 2024 30 2 0 0 OO,UA
Aug 2024 37 8 0 0 UA
Jul 2024 39 6 0 0 UA
Aug 2023 35 4 0 0 UA
Jul 2023 36 9 0 0 UA
Jun 2023 33 9 1 0 UA
Aug 2022 49 6 1 0 OO,UA
Jul 2022 62 13 1 0 OO,UA
Jun 2022 55 9 0 1 OO
Sep 2021 30 6 0 0 OO,UA
Aug 2021 31 6 0 0 UA
Jul 2021 31 9 0 0 UA
Jun 2021 32 7 0 0 OO,UA

DEN–TVC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (96.8%) · weakest: July (74.8%)

70%75%80%85%90%95%100% JunJulAugSepOctNov 90%

Strongest calendar month

October

96.8% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~46 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.8% on-time · ~46 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

3 of 737 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

3 of 737 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DEN departures

From DEN, this corridor sits with 133 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 168 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 27 below 75%). Destination: Traverse City · fleet on-time rank #3299 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to TVC

737 tracked flights put the DEN to TVC pairing (Denver to Traverse City) at a 79.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 70.2 minutes on average. Across the 1,032-mile route and its 3 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.4% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (737 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jun 2022 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 66% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–TVC peaks in October at 96.8% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~46 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 74.8%, a 22.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to TVC rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to TVC ranks #4709 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 DEN to TVC?
Flights from Denver to Traverse City have a 79.6% on-time rate based on 737 flights. The average delay is 70.2 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2022 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to TVC?
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (3 of 737 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to TVC?
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Traverse City (TVC) is approximately 1,032 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to TVC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2022 (84% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (66% 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 DEN–TVC data

DEN–TVC is mid-pack at 79.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DEN and TVC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, October (96.8% on-time) beats July (74.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.6% 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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