Denver to Charlotte (DEN–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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–CLT is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,335 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 61 | 321, 7M8 | 3h06-3h32 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 27 | 319, 320, 738 | 3h04-3h23 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 6 | 32N | 3h08 | – | Y4 | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Denver
| Metric | DEN→CLT | EGE→CLT | ASE→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 120 mi | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 98 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 23m | 3h 29m | 3h |
| Departure OTP | 94% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Charlotte.
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.
No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.
DEN–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to CLT
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to CLT is about 3 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,335 miles (2,148 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 96 return, totaling 194 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Kansas City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE), Aspen (ASE) and Hayden (HDN).