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

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1,606 mi airlines charter/private 22/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 9m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA762
UA United
738
7:45 AM
EDT
9:56 AM
MDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2750
UA United
738
8:00 AM
EDT
10:11 AM
MDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2153
WN Southwest
7M8
1:00 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN164
WN Southwest
738
3:10 PM
EDT
5:15 PM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2252
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
MDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN945
WN Southwest
7M8
10:30 AM
MDT
4:05 PM
EDT
3h 35m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN159
WN Southwest
73H
11:35 AM
MDT
5:01 PM
EDT
3h 26m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1159
WN Southwest
738
11:40 AM
MDT
5:15 PM
EDT
3h 35m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA235
UA United
7M9
1:50 PM
MDT
7:38 PM
EDT
3h 48m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1662
UA United
738
5:42 PM
MDT
11:30 PM
EDT
3h 48m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 5h 35m WN UAWN Chicago (MDW) to Denver flights
DTW Detroit 5h 48m AMDLEJA ACAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Denver flights
BNA Nashville 5h 53m G4WN F9UAWN Nashville (BNA) to Denver flights
LGA New York 6h 5m DL DLUAWN New York (LGA) to Denver flights
BWI Baltimore 6h 6m WN UAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Denver flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 15m AA AAACBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Denver flights
ORD Chicago 6h 19m AAACAS AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
DCA Washington 6h 38m AAAS ACF9UA Washington (DCA) to Denver flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 43m AFAMDL ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Denver flights
IAD Dulles 6h 43m SNUA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Denver flights
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Albany to Denver
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,606 mi 4h 11m nonstop -2h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 4h11 51% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 8 738, 7M8, 7S7 4h05-4h15 51%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA, WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: WN (8 flights/wk, 36%)
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,753
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ALB → DEN
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
83%
Return
DEN → ALB
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → DEN delays →

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 2
Weekly flights 22 21
Flight time 4h 11m 4h 24m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 51%
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 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.

ALB–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,606 mi / 2,584 km
Flight time4h 11m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 1,606 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ALB to DEN: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville.
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.
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 ALB to DEN

Albany International Airport (ALB) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ALB to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALB to DEN is about 4 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,606 miles (2,584 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hartford (BDL), White Plains (HPN) and Syracuse (SYR).