Denver to Dallas-Fort Worth (DEN–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Denver to Dallas-Fort Worth
13 carriers, 342 flights/week nonstop.
13 Airlines
342 Flights/wk
641 mi
2h 1m nonstop
168 1-stop hubs
DEN–DFW is served by 13 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 641 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 168 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop DEN–DFW service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 88 | 321, 738, B38M | 2h02-3h29 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 58 | 319, 738, 739, E7W | 2h01-3h16 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BA British Airways | 57 | 321, 738 | 2h03-2h12 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 45 | A20N, A21N | 2h08-2h54 | – | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 28 | 321 | 2h03-2h06 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 21 | 319, 738, 739 | 2h04 | Star Alliance | – | |
| G3 GOL | 14 | 321 | 2h03-2h06 | – | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | 319 | 2h04 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 321 | 2h03 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 738 | 2h04 | Oneworld | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 738 | 2h02 | Oneworld | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 3 | 738 | 2h04 | Oneworld | – | |
| KG Key Lime Air | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to DFW direction.
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
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54
Nonstop flights
342
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291
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to DFW.
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One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → DFW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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72%
Arriving
64%
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DFW → DEN
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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70%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
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Alternatives
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Denver
Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
| Metric | DEN→DFW | COS→DFW | EGE→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 73 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 342 | 115 | 54 |
| Flight time | 2h 1m | 1h 51m | 2h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Colorado Springs (COS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Eagle (EGE) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Aspen (ASE) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Denver.
DEN: MDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
DEN: MDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
641 mi / 1,032 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m to 3h 29m.
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.
Getting from DFW
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Dallas-Fort Worth Climate
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
Facts
DEN–DFW Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Denver to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance641 mi / 1,032 km
Flight time2h 1m to 3h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)13
Weekly flights342 out / 291 return
1-stop connections168 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DEN to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 1m to 3h 29m. The route covers 641 miles.
13 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, avianca, Finnair, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Frontier, Fiji Airways, GOL, Gulf Air, Key Lime Air, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 342 nonstop flights per week from DEN to DFW. The return direction has about 291 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SWO, LNK, MHK, RIL, TEX, SUS, SCF, PAE, PDK, OAK, SBN, MCN, PSC, BFI, TEB, SRQ, RTB, JAC, SJD, LEX, SYR, HOU, IDA, BUF, BDL, ATW, MLI, AVL, CUU, CVN, SGU, BWI, AMA, ICT, GJT, SJO, FSD, IAH, RNO, OKC, MAF, LBB, COS, SAT, MCI, CMH, IAD, STL, AUS, TUL, BIS, ORD, DRO, PHX, HSV, ABQ, BNA, DSM, XNA, ATL, BIL, LAS, ROW, GEG, ONT, BZN, SGF, HNL, CID, SMF, MSP, SAF, EGE, DAY, MEM, BHM, GRR, MSO, PIT, SHV, DTW, LIT, TUS, CVG, OMA, PIA, SLC, BOI, MSN, SFO, RAP, ELP, LAX, ABI, IND, JAX, MSY, EWR, MEX, ASE, YVR, PDX, TYS, MCO, OGG, CLE, MTJ, SDF, CRP, MIA, TPA, SEA, RSW, GSP, SAN, CLT, SJC, SBA, BUR, JFK, FLL, ECP, FAR, PNS, GUC, FRA, MKE, PSP, MTY, MDW, RDU, YYC, SAV, BOS, HDN, SNA, FAT, DCA, CHS, HRL, BFL, PBI, RIC, PHL, SBP, LGA, MRY, YYZ, COU, SJU, CUN, NRT, HND, ORF, PVR, KOA, LHR, ANC, GDL, BZE, CZM, YUL, GCM, NAS, MBJ, LIR, PUJ and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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.
United operates from Concourse B at Denver International Airport. American operates from Concourse C and D. Both airlines serve DEN-DFW nonstop from their respective concourses. Denver's underground train (the A/B/C Connector) links all concourses to the main terminal every 2-3 minutes. United's B gates and American's C gates are both well-served by this train.
Frontier Airlines, which is headquartered in Denver, does not operate DEN-DFW nonstop service as of 2026. Spirit serves DFW from other cities but not DEN nonstop. The DEN-DFW corridor is served primarily by United and American, who both hub at one endpoint and connect hub strength through the pair. Southwest does not fly to DFW from Denver; they serve Dallas Love Field (DAL).
Denver is at 5,430 feet elevation, which affects aircraft performance on takeoff but not cruise time once airborne. Prevailing westerly winds blow from DFW toward DEN, so the northbound DEN-DFW leg is flown against a headwind and takes 2 hours 20 minutes. Southbound DFW-DEN is 2 hours flat with the tailwind. Block times on schedules typically show 2h20m-2h30m DEN-DFW and 2h05m-2h15m DFW-DEN.
DEN to DFW Route Overview
Denver International to Dallas/Fort Worth is a United-versus-American hub-to-hub route with combined frequency of 16-20 daily round trips. United and American each hub at one endpoint, giving both carriers strong connecting traffic to layer over the O&D market. Flight time is 2 hours 20 minutes southbound. Aircraft are predominantly Boeing 737 MAX family and Airbus A319/A320 on both carriers. The corridor connects two of the largest metro economies in the US interior.
Connection and Operational Patterns
DFW serves as the primary connectivity node for Texas and the South; DEN is the gateway to the Mountain West and ski markets. Passengers from Colorado ski towns frequently route through DEN to DFW for connections to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America on American. DFW's five terminals are connected by the Skylink people mover; American primarily uses terminals A, B, C, and D. Denver International is slot-uncontrolled with five parallel runways, giving it high resilience to volume delay. Afternoon thunderstorms over the Texas/Oklahoma border (spring and summer) are the primary en-route weather concern on this corridor.