Atlanta to Denver (ATL–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Atlanta to Denver
4 carriers, 244 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
244 Flights/wk
1,197 mi
2h 58m nonstop
-2h behind
172 1-stop hubs
ATL–DEN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,197 miles in approximately 2h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 172 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ATL–DEN service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA | 83 | 321 | 3h08-3h28 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 27 | 738, 739, 7M8 | 3h10-3h30 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 21 | 738, 7S7, B38M | 3h12-3h25 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 19 | 32N, A21N | 2h58-3h25 | – | Y4 |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to DEN direction.
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to DEN.
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Denver from Atlanta
Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
| Metric | ATL→DEN | PDK→DEN | MCN→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 244 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 58m | 3h 10m | 6h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Atlanta (PDK) to Denver flights · Macon (MCN) to Denver flights · Chattanooga (CHA) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of ATL with service to Denver International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Denver is 2 hours
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Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
ATL: EDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,197 mi / 1,927 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 58m to 3h 39m.
Getting to ATL
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
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.
Facts
ATL–DEN Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Atlanta to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,197 mi / 1,927 km
Flight time2h 58m to 3h 39m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights244 out / 323 return
1-stop connections172 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 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 ATL to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 2h 58m to 3h 39m. The route covers 1,197 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 7 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 244 nonstop flights per week from ATL to DEN. The return direction has about 323 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COU, SLN, PWK, SBN, LNK, GRB, MKC, MGM, CNM, MCK, GNV, EGE, MTJ, BCT, HDN, BTR, APF, SCF, TEB, PAE, JAC, YWG, GJT, HPN, CRP, YOW, BFI, APC, PVD, OAK, YEG, CLD, CZM, GUA, RTB, PLS, BZE, PVR, SJD, TVC, NAS, ILM, AEX, ASE, CHA, YVR, CUN, ATW, RAP, JFK, ICT, MSN, RDU, ORD, STL, FAR, MAN, MSP, MDW, OGG, HOU, IAH, BNA, DFW, XNA, RSW, TUL, CMH, MCI, HSV, FSD, MSY, CLE, TPA, COS, DSM, MEM, AUS, MCO, OKC, SDF, MIA, IND, DAY, TUS, ABQ, CHS, BOI, DAL, CLT, LIT, SAT, MBJ, AVL, PHX, RIC, OMA, LAS, SLC, GRR, SGF, IAD, JAX, GEG, BHM, DTW, ELP, YYZ, PIT, LEX, MKE, TYS, MLI, BUF, PHL, SAN, CVG, BOS, ORF, EWR, BDL, ALB, SMF, VPS, CID, LAX, SFO, BWI, LIR, SYR, LGA, DCA, ANC, GSP, ABE, SHV, MEX, ECP, SNA, RNO, FLL, ONT, SEA, PWM, YYC, BTV, LHR, PNS, PDX, YUL, HNL, FRA, SRQ, PSP, MYR, SAV, PBI, DUB, FCO, SJC, BZN, HND, SJO, BUR, SJU, MUC, GDL, GCM, MTY, PUJ, PTY and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from DEN to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is a single-terminal airport with seven concourses connected by an underground train. Delta uses Concourses A, B, C, and T. Southwest uses Concourse X. Spirit and Frontier use Concourse F. At Denver, Delta arrives and departs from Concourse B. United, which also flies ATL-DEN nonstop, operates from Concourse B as well. Frontier and Spirit use Concourse C. All Denver concourses connect to the main terminal via the automated underground train.
Delta runs eight to ten daily departures from Atlanta, the most of any carrier. United flies two to four daily nonstops from its Denver hub. Southwest operates ATL-DEN via Atlanta but check routing carefully as some itineraries involve a stop. Frontier and Spirit add low-fare nonstop capacity. Total combined daily departures typically exceed 15, making ATL-DEN one of the busier mid-continent US pairs.
Denver sits at 5,280 feet above sea level. The altitude difference from Atlanta (roughly 1,000 feet) is noticeable for some passengers in the first day or two, particularly with physical exertion. Hydration matters more at altitude. The airport itself shows no operational effects from the elevation for arriving passengers. Ski-bound travellers should plan for altitude adjustment before heading to mountain resorts at 8,000–11,000 feet, not at DEN itself.
Atlanta to Denver: Two Major Hubs, Two Coasts' Gateway
ATL-DEN connects the world's busiest airport to one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the US. Delta operates the most capacity from its Atlanta hub, running Boeing 737 and A220 equipment on the 1,199-mile segment. United complements with service from its Denver hub, feeding passengers into its west coast and international network. The block time runs two hours 55 minutes westbound and two hours 40 minutes eastbound. Year-round leisure demand from skiers using Denver as a gateway to the Colorado Rockies peaks November through March, while summer hiking and outdoor travel sustains load factors in the opposite months.
Carrier Mix and Airport Connections
Frontier Airlines is based at Denver and offers low-fare ATL-DEN service with higher bag fees. Spirit serves the route at similar price points. ATL is a one-stop connecting machine: international arrivals at the international concourse (E or F) can connect to Denver departures via the underground Plane Train without re-clearing security for domestic transfers. Denver International is 24 miles from downtown. The University of Colorado A Line commuter rail covers that distance in 37 minutes for $10.50, arriving at Union Station. Uber from DEN to downtown runs $35–50.