Denver to Albany (DEN–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DEN Airport Page →
1,606 mi airlines charter/private 16/wk
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Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 1h ago
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WN945
WN Southwest
7M8
10:30 AM
MDT
4:05 PM
EDT
3h 35m
30%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN159
WN Southwest
73H
11:35 AM
MDT
5:01 PM
EDT
3h 26m
30%
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✓
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WN1159
WN Southwest
738
11:40 AM
MDT
5:15 PM
EDT
3h 35m
30%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA235
UA United
7M9
1:50 PM
MDT
7:38 PM
EDT
3h 48m
37%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA1662
UA United
738
5:42 PM
MDT
11:30 PM
EDT
3h 48m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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UA762
UA United
738
7:45 AM
EDT
9:56 AM
MDT
4h 11m
—
M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA2750
UA United
738
8:00 AM
EDT
10:11 AM
MDT
4h 11m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN2153
WN Southwest
7M8
1:00 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
MDT
4h 5m
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✓
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WN164
WN Southwest
7M8
3:10 PM
EDT
5:15 PM
MDT
4h 5m
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WN2252
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
MDT
4h 15m
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No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 5h 26m F9UAWN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 40m UAWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 5h 41m AAACAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
MDW Chicago 5h 50m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Albany flights
IAD Dulles 5h 54m AVAZCM → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
DCA Washington 5h 55m ACF9UA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 5h 57m ACAFDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 12m AAACBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 21m AAF9UA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 25m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Denver to Albany
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,606 mi 3h 35m nonstop +2h ahead

DEN–ALB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,606 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DEN Routes ALB Routes DEN Live Flights ALB Live Flights DEN Delays ALB Delays
All flights from Albany (ALB) Albany to Denver flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 8 738, 7M9 3h48 58% Star Alliance –
WN Southwest Airlines 8 738, 73H, 7M8 3h26-3h35 58% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA, WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (8 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: WN (8 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to ALB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
MLI ~5h 22m BNA ~5h 26m DAL ~5h 31m SYR ~5h 34m BUF ~5h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,747
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → ALB
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
67%
Return
ALB → DEN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → ALB delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Albany is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
1,606 mi / 2,584 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m gate to gate.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

Facts

DEN–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Albany route.
Route details
Distance1,606 mi / 2,584 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 22 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Albany International Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,606 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DEN to ALB: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
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 Nashville, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Chicago O'Hare.
Albany is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from ALB to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DEN to ALB

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to ALB is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,606 miles (2,584 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.