Fort Worth to Denver (AFW–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
LBB Lubbock 4h 15m EM → AAUAWN Lubbock (LBB) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 31m SY → ACCMF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
JFK New York 16h 47m AS → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to Denver flights
STL St Louis ~5h 14m SY → ACF9UA St Louis (STL) to Denver flights
SMF Sacramento ~7h 3m AS → ACCMF9 Sacramento (SMF) to Denver flights
PDX Portland ~7h 30m SY → ASCMF9 Portland (PDX) to Denver flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Worth to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
626 mi 1h 33m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AFW and DEN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AFW to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
LBB ~4h 15m STL ~5h 14m LAS ~5h 31m SMF ~7h 3m PDX ~7h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
391
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AFW → DEN
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
DEN → AFW
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric AFW→DEN DFW→DEN DAL→DEN
Distance from AFW – 18 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines – 17 11
Weekly flights – 375 110
Flight time 1h 33m 2h 1m 1h 29m
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights · Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights · Fort Cavazos (GRK) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of AFW with service to Denver International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Fort Worth.
AFW: CDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
626 mi / 1,007 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m gate to gate.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

AFW–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Denver route.
Route details
Distance626 mi / 1,007 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AFW
Full namePerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
IATA / ICAOAFW / KAFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation722 ft / 220 m
Destination: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AFW to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport to Denver International Airport take about 1h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 626 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lubbock Preston Smith, Harry Reid and John F. Kennedy.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DEN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Denver is 1 hour behind Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from DEN to AFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW, DAL and GRK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AFW to DEN

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AFW to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AFW to DEN is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 626 miles (1,007 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lubbock Preston Smith, Harry Reid and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Dallas (DAL) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).