Denver to Columbus (DEN–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 6h ago
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UA480
UA United
320
9:37 AM
MDT
2:33 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1826
WN Southwest
738
11:00 AM
MDT
3:40 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F91694+1
F9 Frontier
32N
2:24 PM
MDT
7:13 PM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42217cs
Y4 Volaris
320
2:44 PM
MDT
7:33 PM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1396
WN Southwest
7S7
2:45 PM
MDT
7:25 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1827
WN Southwest
7M8
3:50 PM
MDT
8:35 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA1843
UA United
7M9
5:45 PM
MDT
10:43 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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WN1828
WN Southwest
73H
5:45 PM
MDT
10:40 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN753
WN Southwest
737
6:35 AM
EDT
7:45 AM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN765
WN Southwest
73H
6:35 AM
EDT
7:45 AM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA728
UA United
738
8:35 AM
EDT
9:58 AM
MDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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WN1406
WN Southwest
B38M
12:45 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1315
WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA1389
UA United
320
3:29 PM
EDT
4:54 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1295
WN Southwest
7S7
6:41 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
MDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94575
F9 Frontier
32Q
6:44 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
MDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91693+1
F9 Frontier
A20N
8:08 PM
EDT
9:34 PM
MDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42862cs
Y4 Volaris
320
8:18 PM
EDT
9:44 PM
MDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Columbus
3 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 1,151 mi 2h 40m nonstop +2h ahead 107 1-stop hubs

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 40m. Beyond nonstop, 107 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 19 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h40-2h55 82%
UA United Airlines 14 320, 7M9 2h56-2h58 82% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 5 32N 2h49 82% Y4
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA, Y4
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (24 flights/wk, 63%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 37%)
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 CMH direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
107
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,463
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.

Other ways to reach Columbus from Denver

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric DEN→CMH EGE→CMH HDN→CMH
Distance from DEN 120 mi 141 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 43 1
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 30m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Columbus is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · CMH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
1,151 mi / 1,853 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 58m.
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–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance1,151 mi / 1,853 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 58m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights43 out / 46 return
1-stop connections107 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 58m. The route covers 1,151 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from DEN to CMH. The return direction has about 46 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, PWK, SWO, YIP, SDF, DAY, MKE, PDK, SAT, EGE, MEM, GRR, LEX, HDN, CLE, CRW, SUS, TEX, CVG, SGR, PIT, BTL, BHM, CHA, BUF, TYS, GSP, MCI, BZN, HPN, RIC, SCF, TEB, ABE, AZA, BED, XNA, CRG, SUN, ECP, PNS, SAV, ILM, APF, BOI, VNY, TMB, YYC, TUS, BCT, SUA, PWM, ELP, PBI, BTV, PDX, SJC, NAS, GCM, DSM, DTW, ORF, SLC, ORD, DAL, KEF, BWI, DFW, ATL, IND, BDL, LTN, IAH, STL, MSP, MDW, TPA, BNA, AUS, RDU, IAD, MCO, HOU, DCA, CHS, SEA, CLT, PHX, SFO, SAN, EWR, YYZ, JFK, PHL, LGA, FLL, LAS, LAX, MIA, BOS, RSW, JAX, SRQ, SNA, YUL, CUN and SBN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbus is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from CMH to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EGE and HDN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CMH

Denver International Airport (DEN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to CMH ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,151 miles (1,853 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

107 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE) and Hayden (HDN).