Cortez to Denver (CEZ–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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277 mi airlines 17/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 17h ago
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KG3104
KG Key Lime
SW4
7:15 AM
MDT
8:45 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG3109
KG Key Lime
SW4
1:20 PM
MDT
2:50 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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KG3105
KG Key Lime
SW4
5:08 PM
MDT
6:07 PM
MDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
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KG3102
KG Key Lime
SWM
10:00 AM
MDT
11:35 AM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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KG3106
KG Key Lime
SWM
11:25 AM
MDT
1:00 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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KG3110
KG Key Lime
SW4
8:09 PM
MDT
9:14 PM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cortez to Denver
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 277 mi 0h 59m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

CEZ–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 277 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CEZ–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 17 SW4 0h59-1h30
Aircraft on this route
SW4 Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner – KG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (17 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, CEZ to DEN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CEZ to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
116
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 Cortez

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric CEZ→DEN DRO→DEN TEX→DEN
Distance from CEZ 49 mi 60 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 17 71 7
Flight time 0h 59m 1h 20m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of CEZ with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Denver is 0 hours the same as Cortez.
CEZ: MDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cortez, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
277 mi / 446 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 1h 30m.
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.

CEZ–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cortez to Denver route.
Route details
Distance277 mi / 446 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: CEZ
IATA / ICAOCEZ / KCEZ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation5,918 ft / 1,804 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CEZ to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Cortez Municipal Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 0h 59m to 1h 30m. The route covers 277 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Key Lime Air.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from CEZ to DEN. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, SAN and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DEN to CEZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DRO, TEX and MTJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CEZ to DEN

Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CEZ to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CEZ to DEN ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 277 miles (446 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Durango (DRO), Telluride (TEX) and Montrose (MTJ).