Columbia to Denver (COU–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
COU–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Key Lime Air lead the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 7 | E7W | 2h21 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| KG Key Lime Air | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Columbia
| Metric | COU→DEN | STL→DEN | SGF→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from COU | – | 100 mi | 126 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 113 | 40 |
| Flight time | 2h 21m | 2h 2m | 2h 7m |
Travel Essentials
COU: CDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
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.
COU–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from COU to DEN
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air and 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 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 669 miles (1,076 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include St Louis (STL), Springfield (SGF) and Kansas City (MCI).