Denver to Cortez (DEN–CEZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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277 mi airlines 17/wk
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KG3102
KG Key Lime
SWM
10:52 AM
MDT
11:51 AM
MDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG3106
KG Key Lime
SW4
11:25 AM
MDT
1:00 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG3110
KG Key Lime
SWM
6:45 PM
MDT
8:20 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG3104
KG Key Lime
SW4
7:52 AM
MDT
8:49 AM
MDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG3109
KG Key Lime
SWM
2:08 PM
MDT
3:13 PM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG3105
KG Key Lime
SWM
4:33 PM
MDT
5:33 PM
MDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Denver to Cortez
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 277 mi 0h 59m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

DEN–CEZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 277 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–CEZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 17 SW4, SWM 0h59-1h35 71%
Aircraft on this route
SW4 Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner – KG
SWM Fairchild Swearingen Metro/Merlin – KG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (17 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 CEZ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to CEZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
123
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 → CEZ
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Return
CEZ → DEN
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cortez is 0 hours the same as Denver.
DEN: MDT · CEZ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Cortez.
Distance & Flight Time
277 mi / 446 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 1h 35m.
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–CEZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Cortez route.
Route details
Distance277 mi / 446 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: CEZ
IATA / ICAOCEZ / KCEZ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation5,918 ft / 1,804 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to CEZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Cortez Municipal Airport take approximately 0h 59m to 1h 35m. The route covers 277 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Key Lime Air.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from DEN to CEZ. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CEZ 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 CEZ

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to CEZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to CEZ ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 277 miles (446 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via PHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.