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

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UA4738
UA United
CR7
6:00 AM
CDT
6:55 AM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4710
UA United
E75L
9:00 AM
CDT
9:57 AM
MDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA4694
UA United
CR7
1:45 PM
CDT
2:40 PM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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CM1189cs
CM Copa
CR5
5:05 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6024+1
UA United
CRJ
5:51 PM
CDT
6:57 PM
MDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA5783
UA United
CR5
6:25 PM
CDT
7:24 PM
MDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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UA4663
UA United
CR7
10:05 AM
MDT
12:58 PM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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UA5832
UA United
CR2
1:40 PM
MDT
4:31 PM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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UA5289
UA United
CR5
2:30 PM
MDT
5:17 PM
CDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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UA4665
UA United
E7W
5:55 PM
MDT
8:46 PM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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CM1028cs
CM Copa
CR5
8:55 PM
MDT
11:43 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA4799+1
UA United
E7W
8:55 PM
MDT
11:46 PM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bismarck to Denver
1 carrier, 41 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 517 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 7 1-stop hubs

BIS–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 517 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 34 CR5, CR7, CRJ, E75L 1h55-2h06 100% Star Alliance CM
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (34 flights/wk, 100%)
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
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BIS to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
554
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 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 1 2 1
Weekly flights 41 20 27
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 54m 1h 58m
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 55m to 2h 6m.
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 55m to 2h 6m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights41 out / 42 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
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 approximately 1h 55m to 2h 6m. The route covers 517 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from BIS to DEN. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AZA, PAE, BZN, LAS, MSP, DFW and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BIS to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BIS to DEN ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 517 miles (831 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AZA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dickinson (DIK), Jamestown (JMS) and Minot (MOT).