Albany to Denver (ALB–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA762
UA United
738
7:55 AM
EDT
10:06 AM
MDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1251
UA United
7M8
8:05 AM
EDT
10:16 AM
MDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1077
WN Southwest
738
11:35 AM
EDT
1:50 PM
MDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN684
WN Southwest
7M8
5:35 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1412
UA United
7M8
5:42 PM
MDT
11:30 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2644
UA United
7M8
5:42 PM
MDT
11:30 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1662
UA United
738
5:42 PM
MDT
11:30 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4908
WN Southwest
73H
7:55 PM
MDT
1:35 AM+1
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Albany to Denver
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 1,606 mi 4h 11m nonstop -2h behind 53 1-stop hubs

ALB–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,606 miles in approximately 4h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALB–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 738, 7M8 4h11 80% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 2 738, 7M8 4h15-4h20 80%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA, WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA, WN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALB to DEN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,738
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.

Other ways to reach Denver from Albany

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric ALB→DEN BDL→DEN HPN→DEN
Distance from ALB 80 mi 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 16 19
Flight time 4h 11m 4h 24m 3h 41m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of ALB with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Albany.
ALB: EDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,606 mi / 2,584 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 11m to 4h 20m.
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.

ALB–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,606 mi / 2,584 km
Flight time4h 11m to 4h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALB to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 4h 11m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,606 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from ALB to DEN. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, MMU, PIT, SYR, BUF, OMA, CLE, CID, SDF, ABE, BTV, EWR, YUL, TUL, BOS, PVD, HOU, DAL, MYR, JFK, PHX, PBI, APF, IAH, NAS, LAS, ACV, SBA, CUN, BCT, SJC, MIA, DTW, DFW, RDU, MDW, LGA, BNA, ORD, CLT, MCO, PHL, ATL, CHS, IAD, TPA, BWI, DCA, RSW, SRQ, FLL, HND and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Albany.
Yes, return flights from DEN to ALB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BDL, HPN and SYR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ALB to DEN

Albany International Airport (ALB) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ALB to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALB to DEN ranges from 4 hours 11 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,606 miles (2,584 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hartford (BDL), White Plains (HPN) and Syracuse (SYR).