Columbia to Denver (COU–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5857
UA United
E75L
9:05 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5797
UA United
E75L
5:23 PM
MDT
8:15 PM
EDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Columbia to Denver
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 669 mi 2h 25m nonstop -2h behind 8 1-stop hubs

COU–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop COU–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 E75L 2h25 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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, COU to DEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for COU to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
283
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
COU → DEN
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
DEN → COU
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric COU→DEN STL→DEN SGF→DEN
Distance from COU 100 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 7 149 21
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 20m 2h 23m
Airports within 200 miles of COU with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
669 mi / 1,076 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.
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.

COU–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Denver route.
Route details
Distance669 mi / 1,076 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: COU
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COU to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 669 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from COU to DEN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, IND, TYS, LAS, PBI, BDL, ORD and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Columbia.
Yes, return flights from DEN to COU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STL, SGF and MCI. 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 COU to DEN

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

COU to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COU to DEN ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 669 miles (1,076 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include St Louis (STL), Springfield (SGF) and Kansas City (MCI).