Denver to Columbus (DEN–CMH) — 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–CMH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,151 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 37 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h45-3h28 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 14 | 738, 739 | 2h28-3h03 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 3 | A20N | 2h57 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from Denver
| Metric | DEN→CMH | BJC→CMH | COS→CMH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 57 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 26m | 2h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Columbus.
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–CMH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to CMH
Denver International Airport (DEN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to CMH is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,151 miles (1,853 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).