Birmingham to Denver (BHM–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,081 mi airlines 40/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 7h ago
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UA5295
UA United
E7W
7:45 AM
EDT
10:23 AM
MDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN699
WN Southwest
B38M
8:05 AM
EDT
9:49 AM
MDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN765
WN Southwest
7S7
9:15 AM
EDT
11:15 AM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN2215
WN Southwest
7S7
12:40 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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UA4690
UA United
E75L
4:05 PM
EDT
6:29 PM
MDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
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WN3667
WN Southwest
7M8
5:30 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN1652
WN Southwest
73H
5:55 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN2691
WN Southwest
73H
6:47 PM
EDT
8:42 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN693
WN Southwest
737
10:30 AM
MDT
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3255
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 AM
MDT
2:25 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3073
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 AM
MDT
2:25 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA5985
UA United
E7W
11:48 AM
MDT
3:25 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2537
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
MDT
4:35 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5815
UA United
E75L
5:26 PM
MDT
9:16 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1787
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 PM
MDT
9:55 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1017
WN Southwest
73H
11:00 PM
MDT
2:21 AM+1
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Birmingham to Denver
3 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 1,081 mi 3h nonstop -2h behind 44 1-stop hubs

BHM–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,081 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHM–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 26 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h-3h55 70%
UA United Airlines 14 E75L, E7W 3h38-4h24 70% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 0 70%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (26 flights/wk, 65%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 35%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BHM to DEN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,785
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
BHM → DEN
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
82%
Return
DEN → BHM
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric BHM→DEN HSV→DEN ATL→DEN
Distance from BHM 74 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 8
Weekly flights 40 14 196
Flight time 3h 3h 32m 3h 7m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,081 mi / 1,740 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m to 4h 24m.
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.

BHM–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,081 mi / 1,740 km
Flight time3h to 4h 24m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights40 out / 40 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 3h to 4h 24m. The route covers 1,081 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from BHM to DEN. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, MCI, SGR, PNS, TUL, BTR, RIL, IND, BZN, GNV, ICT, APF, SAV, CHS, AUS, SRQ, JAC, IAD, PBI, RDU, FLL, SAN, SJC, SJU, DCA, ANC, DFW, ATL, ORD, DAL, BNA, MDW, HOU, CLT, IAH, MIA, BWI, MCO, TPA, PHX, PHL, LAS, DTW and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Birmingham.
Yes, return flights from DEN to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV and ATL. 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 BHM to DEN

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BHM to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to DEN ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,081 miles (1,740 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV) and Atlanta (ATL).