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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1412
UA United
7M8
5:42 PM
MDT
11:30 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2644
UA United
7M8
5:42 PM
MDT
11:30 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1662
UA United
738
5:42 PM
MDT
11:30 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4908
WN Southwest
73H
7:55 PM
MDT
1:35 AM+1
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA762
UA United
738
7:55 AM
EDT
10:06 AM
MDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1251
UA United
7M8
8:05 AM
EDT
10:16 AM
MDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1077
WN Southwest
B38M
11:35 AM
EDT
1:50 PM
MDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN684
WN Southwest
7M8
5:35 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Albany
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 1,606 mi 3h 40m nonstop +2h ahead 57 1-stop hubs

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 40m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 15 738, 7M8 3h48 87% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 1 73H 3h40 87%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 94%)
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 6%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,665
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.

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 40m to 3h 48m.
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 40m to 3h 48m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
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 approximately 3h 40m to 3h 48m. The route covers 1,606 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from DEN to ALB. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, PWK, TEB, BED, HPN, OMA, MSP, DAL, YYZ, MCI, BUF, ATW, CAE, SYR, BOS, SUS, SDF, MKE, GSP, YUL, JFK, AUS, HOU, MYR, SCF, ELP, APF, IAH, PWM, BCT, PBI, LAS, SUA, PSP, NAS, MIA, SJU, DFW, DTW, ORD, DCA, MDW, BWI, IAD, MCO, FLL, PHL, ATL, CLT, RDU, RSW, CHS, BNA, LGA, TPA, SRQ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,606 miles (2,584 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.