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

DEN Airport Page →
1,081 mi airlines charter/private 41/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 20 flights Verified 30m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1266
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
MDT
1:45 PM
CDT
2h 40m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1241
UA United
320
10:15 AM
MDT
2:03 PM
CDT
2h 48m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1357
UA United
319
10:15 AM
MDT
2:03 PM
CDT
2h 48m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3193
WN Southwest
738
10:25 AM
MDT
1:40 PM
CDT
2h 15m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2050
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 AM
MDT
2:30 PM
CDT
2h 35m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4659
UA United
E7W
5:50 PM
MDT
9:55 PM
CDT
3h 5m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5815
UA United
E7W
5:50 PM
MDT
9:55 PM
CDT
3h 5m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1981
WN Southwest
7M8
7:25 PM
MDT
11:00 PM
CDT
2h 35m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1155
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 PM
MDT
11:40 PM
CDT
2h 35m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2565
WN Southwest
7M8
10:29 PM
MDT
1:44 AM+1
CDT
2h 15m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN417
WN Southwest
738
5:00 AM
CDT
6:50 AM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1081
UA United
319
8:10 AM
CDT
10:25 AM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5295
UA United
E75L
8:10 AM
CDT
10:35 AM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN436
WN Southwest
73H
9:20 AM
CDT
11:05 AM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN432
WN Southwest
7M8
12:40 PM
CDT
2:30 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN486
WN Southwest
73H
12:55 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA447
UA United
319
3:40 PM
CDT
5:54 PM
MDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN437
WN Southwest
738
5:15 PM
CDT
7:05 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1169
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 PM
CDT
8:05 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2946
WN Southwest
738
6:20 PM
CDT
8:10 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
BNA Nashville 4h 20m F9UAWN WN Nashville (BNA) to Birmingham flights
DAL Dallas 4h 33m LXJWN LXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Birmingham flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 43m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 45m AAACAV AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Birmingham flights
HOU Houston 5h 15m EJAWN WN Houston (HOU) to Birmingham flights
IAH Houston 5h 16m ACAVEK ACCMUA Houston (IAH) to Birmingham flights
MDW Chicago 5h 22m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Birmingham flights
ORD Chicago 5h 30m AAACAY AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham flights
AUS Austin 5h 42m ACDLF9 DL Austin (AUS) to Birmingham flights
DTW Detroit 5h 47m ACAFDL DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Birmingham flights
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Denver to Birmingham
3 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,081 mi 2h 38m nonstop +1h ahead

DEN–BHM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,081 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 319, 320, E7W 2h48-3h05 50% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 13 738, 7M8, 7S7 2h15-2h40 50%
F9 Frontier 1 50%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (14 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 BHM direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,878
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
0%
Return
BHM → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
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
+1h
Birmingham is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · BHM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,081 mi / 1,740 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 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.

DEN–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance1,081 mi / 1,740 km
Flight time2h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights41 out / 29 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,081 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DEN to BHM: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier.
This route has frequent 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 Nashville, Dallas Love Field and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Birmingham is 1 hour 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, Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to BHM is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,081 miles (1,740 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Dallas Love Field and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.