Bismarck to Denver (BIS–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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517 mi airlines charter/private 41/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 46m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4738
UA United
CR5
6:00 AM
CDT
6:58 AM
MDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4710
UA United
E7W
9:20 AM
CDT
10:22 AM
MDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4694
UA United
CR7
1:30 PM
CDT
2:28 PM
MDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4650+1
UA United
CR5
5:00 PM
CDT
5:58 PM
MDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5751
UA United
CR7
6:12 PM
CDT
7:10 PM
MDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1189cs
CM Copa
CR5
6:35 PM
CDT
7:33 PM
MDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5409
UA United
CR5
10:00 AM
MDT
12:51 PM
CDT
1h 51m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4663
Starts Sep 24
UA United
CR5
10:10 AM
MDT
1:01 PM
CDT
1h 51m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5832
UA United
CR7
1:40 PM
MDT
4:26 PM
CDT
1h 46m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4665
UA United
E75L
5:30 PM
MDT
8:18 PM
CDT
1h 48m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1028cs
CM Copa
CR5
8:55 PM
MDT
11:38 PM
CDT
1h 43m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4799+1
UA United
CR5
8:55 PM
MDT
11:38 PM
CDT
1h 43m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 5 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 22m AFAMDL ACAFCM Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver flights
FAR Fargo 5h 24m CH CMF9UA Fargo (FAR) to Denver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 34m AAQFQR AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 45m G4 ACCMF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
ORD Chicago 6h 1m AA AAACBA Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bismarck to Denver
2 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 517 mi 1h 58m nonstop -1h behind

BIS–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 517 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BIS–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM 35 CR5, CR7, E7W 1h58-2h02 100% Star Alliance CM
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (35 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BIS to DEN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BIS to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
567
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
BIS → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
Return
DEN → BIS
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BIS delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Bismarck

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric BIS→DEN DIK→DEN JMS→DEN
Distance from BIS 97 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 41 12 19
Flight time 1h 58m 1h 58m 2h 6m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BIS with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Bismarck, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
517 mi / 831 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m 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.

BIS–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bismarck to Denver route.
Route details
Distance517 mi / 831 km
Flight time1h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights41 out / 41 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BIS
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BIS to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Denver International Airport take about 1h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 517 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BIS to DEN: United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has frequent 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Hector and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 Bismarck.
Yes, return flights from DEN to BIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DIK, JMS and MOT. 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 BIS to DEN

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BIS to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BIS to DEN is about 1 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 517 miles (831 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Hector and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dickinson (DIK), Jamestown (JMS) and Minot (MOT).