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

DEN Airport Page →
1,606 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
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Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 25m ago
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WN1556
WN Southwest
73H
11:35 AM
MDT
5:15 PM
EDT
3h 40m
43%
M T W T F S S
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WN1159
WN Southwest
B38M
11:45 AM
MDT
5:20 PM
EDT
3h 35m
43%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN3801
WN Southwest
73H
4:25 PM
MDT
10:00 PM
EDT
3h 35m
43%
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
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN363
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
MDT
4h
—
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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WN8801
WN Southwest
B38M
2:30 PM
EDT
4:34 PM
MDT
4h 4m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN1151
WN Southwest
7M8
4:15 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
MDT
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN2252
WN Southwest
738
4:30 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
MDT
4h 5m
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WN146
WN Southwest
73H
4:40 PM
EDT
6:40 PM
MDT
4h
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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 10m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Albany flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 30m EJAUAWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Albany flights
BNA Nashville 5h 40m F9UAWN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 5h 45m AAACAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 50m AAACBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 5h 53m ACAFB6 → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
IAD Dulles 5h 54m AVAZCM → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 7m AAACAV → AALXJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albany flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 6h 19m F9UAWN → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 20m AAF9UA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Denver to Albany
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,606 mi 3h 38m 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 38m. 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
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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
WN Southwest Airlines 10 73H, B38M 3h35-3h40 43% – –
UA United Airlines 7 738 3h48 43% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (10 flights/wk, 59%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 41%)
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
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
MDW ~5h 10m BWI ~5h 30m BNA ~5h 40m ORD ~5h 45m PHL ~5h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,667
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
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
60%
Return
ALB → DEN
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
78%
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 38m 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 38m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 20 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 38m 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.
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 17 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 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,606 miles (2,584 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 37 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.