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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5857
UA United
E7W
9:14 AM
CDT
10:35 AM
MDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5797
UA United
E75L
5:30 PM
MDT
8:39 PM
CDT
2h 9m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 52m AAQFQR AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
ORD Chicago 5h 20m AANZQR AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 59m AA AAF9UA Charlotte (CLT) to Denver flights
MLI Moline 23h 13m AA UA Moline (MLI) to Denver flights
VPS Valparaiso 28h 54m G4 G4WN Valparaiso (VPS) to Denver flights
MCI Kansas City ~3h 56m AA ACF9UA Kansas City (MCI) to Denver flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~4h 38m ACF9UA Oklahoma City (OKC) to Denver flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~6h 2m EJAF9G4 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbia to Denver
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 669 mi 2h 21m nonstop -1h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 E7W 2h21 Star Alliance
KG Key Lime Air 0
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: KG (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
492
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
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
Return
DEN → COU
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
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 2 5 1
Weekly flights 7 97 32
Flight time 2h 21m 2h 9m 2h 7m
Airports within 200 miles of COU with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Columbia.
COU: CDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
669 mi / 1,076 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m gate to gate.
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 21m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COU
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 669 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from COU to DEN: United Airlines and Key Lime Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas.
Denver is 1 hour 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 and Key Lime Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

COU to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COU to DEN is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include St Louis (STL), Springfield (SGF) and Kansas City (MCI).