Denver to Austin (DEN–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DEN–AUS is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 776 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 96 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h54-2h23 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, LX | 44 | 319, 320, 738, 739, 7M9, B39M, E7W | 2h04-2h19 | Star Alliance | AC, LX | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 14 | E75L, E7W | 2h13 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 10 | 32Q, A21N | 2h13-2h15 | – | Y4 | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Austin from Denver
| Metric | DEN→AUS | BJC→AUS | COS→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 183 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 1h 56m | 1h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 94% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Austin.
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.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
DEN–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to AUS
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, SkyWest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and American Airlines. With 183 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to AUS is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 776 miles (1,249 km). There are approximately 183 weekly flights outbound and 209 return, totaling 392 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Albuquerque International Sunport and OKC Will Rogers World. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Pueblo (PUB).