Baltimore to Denver (BWI–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,487 mi airlines charter/private 66/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 38 flights Verified 56m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN4436
WN Southwest
738
6:05 AM
EDT
7:50 AM
MDT
3h 45m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN935
WN Southwest
738
8:06 AM
EDT
9:49 AM
MDT
3h 43m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1080
WN Southwest
73H
8:20 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
MDT
3h 55m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2412
UA United
B38M
8:30 AM
EDT
10:25 AM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN490
WN Southwest
73H
9:15 AM
EDT
11:05 AM
MDT
3h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN275
WN Southwest
737
10:05 AM
EDT
12:08 PM
MDT
4h 3m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4771
WN Southwest
73H
12:00 PM
EDT
1:45 PM
MDT
3h 45m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN937
WN Southwest
738
12:50 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
MDT
3h 45m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN924
WN Southwest
7M8
1:10 PM
EDT
3:00 PM
MDT
3h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1250
WN Southwest
B38M
1:50 PM
EDT
3:40 PM
MDT
3h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN555
WN Southwest
73H
2:00 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
MDT
3h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN938
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
EDT
4:55 PM
MDT
3h 55m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN655
WN Southwest
7M8
3:55 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
MDT
4h
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2012
UA United
7M9
4:17 PM
EDT
6:18 PM
MDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN939
WN Southwest
7M8
6:38 PM
EDT
8:38 PM
MDT
4h
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1178
WN Southwest
738
8:28 PM
EDT
10:12 PM
MDT
3h 44m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4214
WN Southwest
7S7
9:01 PM
EDT
10:52 PM
MDT
3h 51m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1576
WN Southwest
7S7
9:15 PM
EDT
11:20 PM
MDT
4h 5m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1501
WN Southwest
7S7
12:33 AM
MDT
5:31 AM
EDT
2h 58m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1052
WN Southwest
737
5:00 AM
MDT
10:25 AM
EDT
3h 25m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1195
WN Southwest
737
5:10 AM
MDT
10:35 AM
EDT
3h 25m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1487
WN Southwest
B38M
5:30 AM
MDT
10:55 AM
EDT
3h 25m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN899
WN Southwest
B38M
5:30 AM
MDT
10:55 AM
EDT
3h 25m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1498
WN Southwest
B38M
7:00 AM
MDT
12:25 PM
EDT
3h 25m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN706
WN Southwest
7M8
7:40 AM
MDT
1:05 PM
EDT
3h 25m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1418
UA United
7M9
9:41 AM
MDT
2:51 PM
EDT
3h 10m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1362
UA United
738
9:46 AM
MDT
3:17 PM
EDT
3h 31m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1353
WN Southwest
7M8
12:35 PM
MDT
6:00 PM
EDT
3h 25m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4434
WN Southwest
B38M
12:56 PM
MDT
5:57 PM
EDT
3h 1m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN915
WN Southwest
7S7
2:25 PM
MDT
7:50 PM
EDT
3h 25m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1045
WN Southwest
B38M
3:25 PM
MDT
8:29 PM
EDT
3h 4m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4302
WN Southwest
73H
3:30 PM
MDT
8:55 PM
EDT
3h 25m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1040
WN Southwest
73H
3:30 PM
MDT
8:55 PM
EDT
3h 25m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1438
WN Southwest
73H
4:45 PM
MDT
10:10 PM
EDT
3h 25m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1646
UA United
7M9
5:53 PM
MDT
11:30 PM
EDT
3h 37m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA709
UA United
738
5:53 PM
MDT
11:30 PM
EDT
3h 37m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1499
WN Southwest
7M8
5:55 PM
MDT
11:30 PM
EDT
3h 35m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1500
WN Southwest
737
7:05 PM
MDT
12:30 AM+1
EDT
3h 25m
24%
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 22m WN UAWN Chicago (MDW) to Denver flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 24m WN UAWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Denver flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 25m SYWN ACF9UA Kansas City (MCI) to Denver flights
DTW Detroit 5h 33m AFAMDL ACAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Denver flights
IND Indianapolis 5h 33m WN ACF9UA Indianapolis (IND) to Denver flights
STL St Louis 5h 35m DLWN ACF9UA St Louis (STL) to Denver flights
BNA Nashville 5h 35m SYWN F9UAWN Nashville (BNA) to Denver flights
BUF Buffalo 5h 40m EJAWN UAWN Buffalo (BUF) to Denver flights
ORF Norfolk 5h 40m WN LXJUAWN Norfolk (ORF) to Denver flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 45m AMDLKE ACAFCM Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Baltimore to Denver
2 carriers, 66 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,487 mi 3h 51m nonstop -2h behind

BWI–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,487 miles in approximately 3h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 52 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h43-4h05 50%
UA United Airlines 14 7M9, B38M 3h55-4h01 50% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA, WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (52 flights/wk, 79%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 21%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BWI to DEN direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
66
Outbound / wk
77
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
91
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,259
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
BWI → DEN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
DEN → BWI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric BWI→DEN DCA→DEN IAD→DEN
Distance from BWI 30 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 13
Weekly flights 66 46 181
Flight time 3h 51m 3h 56m 3h 4m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,487 mi / 2,394 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 51m 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.

BWI–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,487 mi / 2,394 km
Flight time3h 51m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights66 out / 77 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Denver International Airport take about 3h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 1,487 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BWI to DEN: Southwest Airlines and United 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 Chicago Midway, Pittsburgh and Kansas City.
Denver is 2 hours behind Baltimore.
Yes, return flights from DEN to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, IAD and PHL. 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 BWI to DEN

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BWI to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to DEN is about 3 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,487 miles (2,394 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 143 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Pittsburgh and Kansas City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Philadelphia (PHL).