Denver to Durango (DEN–DRO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA4790
UA United
E70
8:10 AM
MDT
9:33 AM
MDT
1h 23m
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UA5929
UA United
E70
8:15 AM
MDT
9:32 AM
MDT
1h 17m
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UA5380
UA United
CRJ
9:35 AM
MDT
10:58 AM
MDT
1h 23m
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UA1217
UA United
737
11:20 AM
MDT
12:34 PM
MDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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UA5224
UA United
CR2
1:25 PM
MDT
2:48 PM
MDT
1h 23m
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UA5817
UA United
CR2
5:18 PM
MDT
6:25 PM
MDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA1390+1
UA United
738
7:50 PM
MDT
9:06 PM
MDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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CM1041cs
CM Copa
E7W
9:00 PM
MDT
10:25 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA5695
UA United
CR5
9:05 PM
MDT
10:27 PM
MDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA4641
UA United
CR2
5:30 AM
MDT
7:05 AM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA687
UA United
738
7:00 AM
MDT
8:25 AM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA5281
UA United
E70
10:20 AM
MDT
12:00 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA5822
UA United
E70
10:30 AM
MDT
12:05 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA5322
UA United
E70
11:00 AM
MDT
12:40 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA5638
UA United
CR2
11:41 AM
MDT
1:17 PM
MDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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UA1396
UA United
738
1:30 PM
MDT
2:50 PM
MDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA588
UA United
738
1:35 PM
MDT
2:55 PM
MDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA5952+1
UA United
CRJ
3:23 PM
MDT
4:54 PM
MDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA5227+1
UA United
CRJ
6:00 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CM1196cs
CM Copa
CR5
6:00 PM
MDT
7:34 PM
MDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Durango
1 carrier, 62 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 250 mi 1h 7m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

DEN–DRO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 250 miles in approximately 1h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–DRO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM 56 737, 738, CR2, CR5, CRJ, E70 1h07-1h23 91% Star Alliance CM
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (56 flights/wk, 100%)
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 DRO direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
71
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to DRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
377
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 Durango from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Durango La Plata County Airport.
Metric DEN→DRO COS→DRO
Distance from DEN 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 62 1
Flight time 1h 7m 0h 40m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Durango La Plata County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Durango is 0 hours the same as Denver.
DEN: MDT · DRO: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Durango.
Distance & Flight Time
250 mi / 403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 7m to 1h 25m.
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–DRO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Durango route.
Route details
Distance250 mi / 403 km
Flight time1h 7m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights62 out / 71 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: DRO
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to DRO flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Durango La Plata County Airport take approximately 1h 7m to 1h 25m. The route covers 250 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from DEN to DRO. The return direction has about 71 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COS, SLC, TUS, AUS, SNA, TUL, LAX, HOU, BNA, RIC, TPA, PHX, IAH, DFW and ELP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DRO to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COS. 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 DRO

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to DRO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to DRO ranges from 1 hours 7 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 250 miles (403 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via COS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS).