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

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1,151 mi airlines 60/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 36m ago
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UA480
UA United
738
9:37 AM
MDT
2:28 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN3424
WN Southwest
B38M
10:35 AM
MDT
3:15 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1826
WN Southwest
7M8
10:55 AM
MDT
3:35 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1827
WN Southwest
7M8
3:10 PM
MDT
7:50 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F91694
F9 Frontier
20N
4:00 PM
MDT
8:33 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1843
UA United
738
5:45 PM
MDT
10:33 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1982
WN Southwest
B38M
5:47 PM
MDT
10:28 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN1828
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 PM
MDT
11:10 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA281
UA United
738
7:59 PM
MDT
12:32 AM+1
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1413
WN Southwest
7M8
8:39 PM
MDT
1:14 AM+1
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3745
WN Southwest
B38M
6:00 AM
EDT
7:20 AM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN753
WN Southwest
7M8
6:55 AM
EDT
8:05 AM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA728
UA United
738
8:34 AM
EDT
10:01 AM
MDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1914
WN Southwest
7M8
10:27 AM
EDT
11:32 AM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1406
WN Southwest
7M8
12:45 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3188
WN Southwest
B38M
12:49 PM
EDT
1:38 PM
MDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA1389
UA United
738
3:30 PM
EDT
4:55 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4328
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1295
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91693
F9 Frontier
321
7:14 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
MDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3540
WN Southwest
7M8
8:29 PM
EDT
9:42 PM
MDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Columbus
3 carriers, 60 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 60 Flights/wk 1,151 mi 2h 33m nonstop +2h ahead 70 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 33m. Beyond nonstop, 70 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 35 7M8, B38M 2h35-2h55 62%
UA United Airlines 21 738 2h33-2h51 62% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 4 20N 2h33 62%
Aircraft on this route
20N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (39 flights/wk, 65%)
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 35%)
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
10
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
60
Outbound / wk
54
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,294
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 → CMH
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
100%
Return
CMH → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → CMH delays →

Other ways to reach Columbus from Denver

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric DEN→CMH HDN→CMH
Distance from DEN 141 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 60 1
Flight time 2h 33m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 62%
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 33m to 2h 55m.
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 33m to 2h 55m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights60 out / 54 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
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 33m to 2h 55m. The route covers 1,151 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 60 nonstop flights per week from DEN to CMH. The return direction has about 54 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, IND, MKE, MEM, LEX, DAY, PDK, HDN, TYS, CLE, TEX, MCI, BZN, TEB, SCF, SUS, PNS, BED, VNY, SUN, YUL, BOI, TUS, PBI, YYC, ELP, SLC, DTW, DFW, MSP, BNA, DAL, ATL, ORD, SFO, BWI, BDL, YYZ, STL, MDW, IAH, EWR, CLT, FLL, TPA, PHX, JFK, MCO, PHL, RSW, AUS, BOS, IAD, MIA, HOU, JAX, LAS, CHS, LGA, SAN, DCA, SEA, RDU, LAX, PIT, SRQ, SAV, ECP, 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 HDN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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 60 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 33 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,151 miles (1,853 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 114 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 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 Hayden (HDN).