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

DEN Airport Page →
1,606 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 29m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN176
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
73H
11:25 AM
MDT
4:55 PM
EDT
3h 30m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1556
WN Southwest
B38M
11:35 AM
MDT
5:15 PM
EDT
3h 40m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN450
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
7S7
12:20 PM
MDT
5:50 PM
EDT
3h 30m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3801
WN Southwest
73H
4:25 PM
MDT
10:05 PM
EDT
3h 40m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1531
Starts Oct 3
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 PM
MDT
10:45 PM
EDT
3h 25m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1662
UA United
738
5:48 PM
MDT
11:30 PM
EDT
3h 42m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4228
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
73H
5:00 AM
EDT
7:00 AM
MDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1593
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
MDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN363
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
MDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2750
UA United
738
8:00 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
MDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN156
Starts Oct 3 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
12:55 PM
EDT
3:00 PM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1151
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
4:15 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1639
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
7S7
4:30 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN146
Seat map
WN Southwest
738 Seat map
4:40 PM
EDT
6:40 PM
MDT
4h
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 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 5h 6m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Albany flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 25m UAWN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Albany flights
BNA Nashville 5h 32m F9UAWN G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 5h 42m ACAFDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 5h 45m AAACAY AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 48m AAACBA AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
DCA Washington 5h 50m ACF9UA AAAS Washington (DCA) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 56m ACAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
LGA New York 6h 5m DLUAWN DL New York (LGA) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 8m AAF9UA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
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Denver to Albany
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,606 mi 3h 35m nonstop +2h ahead

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 73H, 7S7, B38M 3h25-3h40 49%
UA United Airlines 7 738 3h42 49% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to ALB direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,795
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
DEN → ALB
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
51%
Return
ALB → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → ALB delays →

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.

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 flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m

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: Southwest Airlines and United 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 Chicago Midway, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ALB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 21 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 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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