Denver to Bismarck (DEN–BIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA4663
UA United
E7W
10:10 AM
MDT
1:03 PM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4664
UA United
CR5
1:55 PM
MDT
4:40 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4665
UA United
CR5
7:10 PM
MDT
9:58 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1028
CM Copa
CR7
8:55 PM
MDT
11:43 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4799
UA United
E7W
8:55 PM
MDT
11:46 PM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4710
UA United
E75L
7:57 AM
CDT
9:25 AM
MDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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UA4738
UA United
CR7
8:42 AM
CDT
10:07 AM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA4694
UA United
E7W
1:44 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
MDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA6024
UA United
CR5
6:31 PM
CDT
7:30 PM
MDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1189
CM Copa
CR7
6:31 PM
CDT
7:30 PM
MDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Bismarck
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 517 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

DEN–BIS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 517 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–BIS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 CR5, E7W 1h45-1h53 74% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 CR7 1h48 74% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – CM
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (35 flights/wk, 100%)
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 BIS direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to BIS.
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One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
573
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 → BIS
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
100%
Return
BIS → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → BIS delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Bismarck is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · BIS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Bismarck.
Distance & Flight Time
517 mi / 831 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 1h 53m.
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–BIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Bismarck route.
Route details
Distance517 mi / 831 km
Flight time1h 45m to 1h 53m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: BIS
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to BIS flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 1h 53m. The route covers 517 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from DEN to BIS. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BIL, MSP, DFW, LAS and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bismarck is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from BIS 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 BIS

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to BIS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to BIS ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 517 miles (831 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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