Denver to Birmingham (DEN–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,081 mi airlines 40/wk
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WN693
WN Southwest
737
10:30 AM
MDT
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA5985
UA United
E7W
10:50 AM
MDT
2:31 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3073
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 AM
MDT
2:25 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3255
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 AM
MDT
2:25 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2537
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
MDT
4:35 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5815
UA United
E75L
5:26 PM
MDT
9:16 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1787
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 PM
MDT
9:55 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1017
WN Southwest
73H
11:00 PM
MDT
2:21 AM+1
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5295
UA United
E7W
7:45 AM
EDT
10:23 AM
MDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN699
WN Southwest
B38M
8:05 AM
EDT
9:49 AM
MDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
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WN765
WN Southwest
7S7
9:15 AM
EDT
11:15 AM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN2215
WN Southwest
7S7
12:40 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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UA4690
UA United
E75L
4:05 PM
EDT
6:29 PM
MDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
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WN3667
WN Southwest
7M8
5:30 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN1652
WN Southwest
73H
5:55 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN2691
WN Southwest
73H
11:17 PM
EDT
2:22 AM+1
MDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Birmingham
2 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 1,081 mi 1h 21m nonstop +2h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

DEN–BHM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,081 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 26 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h21-2h45 83%
UA United Airlines 14 E75L, E7W 1h41-2h50 83% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (26 flights/wk, 65%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 35%)
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 BHM direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~50h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,823
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 → BHM
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
43%
Return
BHM → DEN
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → BHM delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,081 mi / 1,740 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m to 2h 50m.
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–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance1,081 mi / 1,740 km
Flight time1h 21m to 2h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights40 out / 40 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take approximately 1h 21m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,081 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from DEN to BHM. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAF, PDK, MEM, PNS, ICT, MSY, LBB, TYS, STL, SUA, TEB, FCA, PBI, ELP, FLL, IAD, SLC, CRP, PVR, LAX, MIA, ATL, DTW, BNA, DAL, BWI, DFW, IAH, ORD, MDW, CLT, HOU, MCO, TPA, LAS, PHX, DCA, LGA, PHL and SAV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from BHM 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 BHM

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to BHM ranges from 1 hours 21 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,081 miles (1,740 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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