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

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1,487 mi airlines 85/wk
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WN1487
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
MDT
4h 10m
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WN1124
WN Southwest
73H
7:20 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
MDT
4h
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WN935
WN Southwest
7M8
7:25 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
MDT
3h 50m
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WN1371
WN Southwest
73H
7:30 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
MDT
4h
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UA2412
UA United
738
8:02 AM
EDT
10:20 AM
MDT
4h 18m
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WN3667
WN Southwest
737
8:15 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
MDT
4h 15m
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WN2997
WN Southwest
B38M
8:25 AM
EDT
10:40 AM
MDT
4h 15m
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WN960
WN Southwest
73H
9:05 AM
EDT
11:15 AM
MDT
4h 10m
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WN481
WN Southwest
B38M
9:20 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
MDT
4h 10m
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WN392
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
EDT
3:15 PM
MDT
4h
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WN1492
WN Southwest
7M8
1:20 PM
EDT
3:25 PM
MDT
4h 5m
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WN2471
WN Southwest
73H
2:00 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
MDT
4h
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WN1743
WN Southwest
B38M
4:20 PM
EDT
6:25 PM
MDT
4h 5m
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WN468
WN Southwest
73H
5:05 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
MDT
4h 5m
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WN1493
WN Southwest
B38M
5:56 PM
EDT
7:24 PM
MDT
3h 28m
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UA2012
UA United
738
6:57 PM
EDT
8:44 PM
MDT
3h 47m
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WN1130
WN Southwest
7S7
7:20 PM
EDT
9:30 PM
MDT
4h 10m
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WN1002
WN Southwest
7M8
10:18 PM
EDT
11:54 PM
MDT
3h 36m
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WN2476
WN Southwest
737
12:27 AM
MDT
5:57 AM
EDT
3h 30m
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WN982
WN Southwest
7M8
5:15 AM
MDT
10:40 AM
EDT
3h 25m
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WN333
WN Southwest
7M8
5:30 AM
MDT
10:55 AM
EDT
3h 25m
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WN3261
WN Southwest
737
5:35 AM
MDT
10:55 AM
EDT
3h 20m
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WN1808
WN Southwest
7M8
5:45 AM
MDT
11:10 AM
EDT
3h 25m
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WN1627
WN Southwest
7M8
5:46 AM
MDT
10:54 AM
EDT
3h 8m
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WN3324
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 AM
MDT
12:45 PM
EDT
3h 20m
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WN1096
WN Southwest
7M8
7:50 AM
MDT
1:10 PM
EDT
3h 20m
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UA1362
UA United
320
9:38 AM
MDT
3:01 PM
EDT
3h 23m
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WN2125
WN Southwest
7M8
1:35 PM
MDT
7:00 PM
EDT
3h 25m
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WN3309
WN Southwest
7M8
4:09 PM
MDT
9:24 PM
EDT
3h 15m
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WN8874
WN Southwest
B38M
5:39 PM
MDT
11:13 PM
EDT
3h 34m
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UA709
UA United
738
5:48 PM
MDT
11:12 PM
EDT
3h 24m
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WN1810
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 PM
MDT
11:50 PM
EDT
3h 40m
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WN3988
WN Southwest
6:46 PM
MDT
11:41 PM
EDT
2h 55m
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WN2272
WN Southwest
7M8
7:57 PM
MDT
2:04 AM+1
EDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
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WN1813
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 PM
MDT
5:20 AM+1
EDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Baltimore to Denver
2 carriers, 85 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 85 Flights/wk 1,487 mi 3h 28m nonstop -2h behind 95 1-stop hubs

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 28m. Beyond nonstop, 95 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 71 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h28-4h15 36%
UA United Airlines 14 738 3h47-4h18 36% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (71 flights/wk, 84%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 16%)
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
13
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
85
Outbound / wk
83
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
95
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,094
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
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Arriving
87%
Return
DEN → BWI
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
79%
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 4 7
Weekly flights 85 36 163
Flight time 3h 28m 1h 3h 20m
Departure OTP 36%
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 28m to 4h 18m.
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 28m to 4h 18m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights85 out / 83 return
1-stop connections95 hubs
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 approximately 3h 28m to 4h 18m. The route covers 1,487 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 85 nonstop flights per week from BWI to DEN. The return direction has about 83 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIT, DSM, IAD, HPN, SBN, YYZ, SGR, FAR, ASE, BTR, RIL, SAF, OKC, PHL, PVD, BCT, SCF, BZN, JFK, APF, BFI, MRY, ANC, CUN, RIC, STL, EWR, LGA, DTW, ATL, MCI, MDW, CLE, GSP, BNA, ORD, MSP, RDU, CMH, BUF, IAH, BHM, DAL, CLT, JAX, HOU, IND, SDF, PHX, PIT, ABQ, LHR, MKE, CVG, BOS, SLC, SJU, ELP, SFO, AUS, LAS, RSW, SAT, ORF, MEM, MCO, DFW, TPA, MIA, SAN, ALB, SJD, MSY, SJO, FLL, GRR, BDL, SMF, CHS, SEA, SJC, PBI, LIR, LAX, KEF, SAV, TYS, SRQ, ECP, ONT, GCM, PTY, MBJ, NAS and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 85 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BWI to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to DEN ranges from 3 hours 28 minutes to 4 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,487 miles (2,394 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 168 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

95 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Philadelphia (PHL).