Charlotte to Denver (CLT–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CLT–DEN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,335 miles in approximately 3h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 171 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 62 | 321, B38M | 3h28-3h45 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 26 | 319, 320, 738 | 3h47-3h56 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 11 | 32Q, A21N | 4h02 | – | Y4 | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | 73H | 3h26 | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→DEN | GSP→DEN | AVL→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 75 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 107 | 14 | 21 |
| Flight time | 3h 28m | 3h 39m | 3h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).
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.
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.
CLT–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to DEN
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 107 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to DEN ranges from 3 hours 28 minutes to 4 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,335 miles (2,148 km). There are approximately 107 weekly flights outbound and 94 return, totaling 201 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
171 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CPS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Asheville (AVL) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).