Columbus to Denver (CMH–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,151 mi airlines 54/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 36m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN3745
WN Southwest
B38M
6:00 AM
EDT
7:20 AM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN753
WN Southwest
7M8
6:55 AM
EDT
8:05 AM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA728
UA United
738
8:34 AM
EDT
10:01 AM
MDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1914
WN Southwest
7M8
10:27 AM
EDT
11:32 AM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1406
WN Southwest
7M8
12:45 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3188
WN Southwest
B38M
12:49 PM
EDT
1:38 PM
MDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA1389
UA United
738
3:30 PM
EDT
4:55 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4328
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1295
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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F91693
F9 Frontier
321
7:14 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
MDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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WN3540
WN Southwest
7M8
8:29 PM
EDT
9:42 PM
MDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA480
UA United
738
9:37 AM
MDT
2:28 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN3424
WN Southwest
B38M
10:35 AM
MDT
3:15 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1826
WN Southwest
7M8
10:55 AM
MDT
3:35 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1827
WN Southwest
7M8
3:10 PM
MDT
7:50 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F91694
F9 Frontier
20N
4:00 PM
MDT
8:33 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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UA1843
UA United
738
5:45 PM
MDT
10:33 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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WN1982
WN Southwest
B38M
5:47 PM
MDT
10:28 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN1828
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 PM
MDT
11:10 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA281
UA United
738
7:59 PM
MDT
12:32 AM+1
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1413
WN Southwest
7M8
8:39 PM
MDT
1:14 AM+1
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Columbus to Denver
3 carriers, 54 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 54 Flights/wk 1,151 mi 2h 49m nonstop -2h behind 77 1-stop hubs

CMH–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,151 miles in approximately 2h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMH–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 35 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h49-3h20 100%
UA United Airlines 14 738 3h25-3h27 100% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 5 321 3h26 100%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (40 flights/wk, 74%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 26%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMH to DEN direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
54
Outbound / wk
60
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,267
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
CMH → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DEN → CMH
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric CMH→DEN DAY→DEN CLE→DEN
Distance from CMH 71 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 3
Weekly flights 54 14 52
Flight time 2h 49m 3h 20m 3h 3m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,151 mi / 1,853 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m to 3h 27m.
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.

CMH–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,151 mi / 1,853 km
Flight time2h 49m to 3h 27m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights54 out / 60 return
1-stop connections77 hubs
Origin: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 2h 49m to 3h 27m. The route covers 1,151 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 54 nonstop flights per week from CMH to DEN. The return direction has about 60 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, IND, SDF, CID, MKE, CLE, LIT, TYS, CVG, HDN, PIT, ASE, AVL, SLN, OKC, GSP, RIC, HPN, XWA, ORF, MSO, BCT, SCF, YUL, FCA, SAV, APF, PDX, YYC, SBA, PBI, BFI, NAS, YVR, SJC, YYZ, SJO, DCA, CUN, SLC, JFK, MSP, ORD, SRQ, DTW, BNA, STL, DFW, ATL, BWI, CLT, RDU, IAD, DAL, MDW, IAH, MIA, PHX, PHL, LAS, HOU, AUS, SFO, TPA, EWR, RSW, MCO, BDL, LGA, BOS, CHS, FLL, JAX, SAN, LAX, SEA and ECP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from DEN to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAY, CLE and CVG. 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 CMH to DEN

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CMH to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to DEN ranges from 2 hours 49 minutes to 3 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,151 miles (1,853 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 114 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Cleveland (CLE) and Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).