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

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UA5929
UA United
E75L
8:15 AM
MDT
9:38 AM
MDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA5380
UA United
CRJ
9:35 AM
MDT
10:58 AM
MDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA1217
UA United
738
11:21 AM
MDT
12:38 PM
MDT
1h 17m
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
M T W T F S S
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UA5817
UA United
CR5
3:45 PM
MDT
5:05 PM
MDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA1390
UA United
738
7:43 PM
MDT
8:58 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CM1041
CM Copa
CR5
9:00 PM
MDT
10:23 PM
MDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA687
UA United
738
7:00 AM
MDT
8:32 AM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA5822
UA United
CRJ
10:30 AM
MDT
12:10 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA588
UA United
738
1:41 PM
MDT
2:55 PM
MDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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UA5638
UA United
CR2
2:12 PM
MDT
3:25 PM
MDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA5952
UA United
CRJ
3:23 PM
MDT
4:56 PM
MDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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UA5227
UA United
CR5
6:00 PM
MDT
7:34 PM
MDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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CM1196
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
2 carriers, 50 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 50 Flights/wk 250 mi 1h 9m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

DEN–DRO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 250 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 10 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 42 738, CR2, CR5, CRJ, E75L 1h15-1h23 67% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 6 CR5 1h23 67% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (48 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
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
50
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to DRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
468
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 → DRO
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
DRO → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

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 9m to 1h 23m.
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 9m to 1h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights50 out / 49 return
1-stop connections10 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 9m to 1h 23m. The route covers 250 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 50 nonstop flights per week from DEN to DRO. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, TUL, SNA, IAH, HOU, LAX, RIC, TPA, PHX and DFW. 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.
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 Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 50 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 9 minutes to 1 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 250 miles (403 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 99 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.