Charlotte to Denver (CLT–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 57 | 321 | 3h29-3h49 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 21 | 738 | 3h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 11 | 32N | 3h24-3h34 | – | Y4 | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→DEN | USA→DEN | GSP→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 18 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 100 | 1 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 42m | 3h 45m | 3h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
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, United Airlines, Frontier, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 100 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to DEN is about 3 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,335 miles (2,148 km). There are approximately 100 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 186 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tulsa, Asheville Regional and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Greensboro (GSO).