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

DEN Airport Page →
250 mi airlines charter/private 47/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 38m ago
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✈ Nonstop
UA4790
UA United
CR2
8:10 AM
MDT
9:33 AM
MDT
1h 23m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1217
UA United
738
11:15 AM
MDT
12:28 PM
MDT
1h 13m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5224
UA United
CR2
1:25 PM
MDT
2:47 PM
MDT
1h 22m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5817
UA United
CR2
3:45 PM
MDT
5:09 PM
MDT
1h 24m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1390+1
UA United
320
7:08 PM
MDT
8:25 PM
MDT
1h 17m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1041cs
CM Copa
E70
8:40 PM
MDT
10:00 PM
MDT
1h 20m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5695+1
UA United
E70
8:40 PM
MDT
10:00 PM
MDT
1h 20m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4641
UA United
CR2
5:15 AM
MDT
6:55 AM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA687
UA United
738
7:00 AM
MDT
8:22 AM
MDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4764
UA United
CRJ
10:20 AM
MDT
12:00 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5281
UA United
E70
10:20 AM
MDT
12:00 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5322
UA United
E70
11:00 AM
MDT
12:40 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1396
UA United
738
1:30 PM
MDT
2:50 PM
MDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5952+1
UA United
CR2
3:28 PM
MDT
5:02 PM
MDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5227+1
UA United
CR2
6:05 PM
MDT
7:40 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1196cs
CM Copa
E7W
6:05 PM
MDT
7:40 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 9m AAACAS AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Durango flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 11m AAACAV AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Durango flights
IAH Houston 6h 12m 8CACAV UA Houston (IAH) to Durango flights
FMN Farmington 48h 24m UA UA Farmington (FMN) to Durango flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~4h 13m 2IACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Durango flights
LAX Los Angeles ~6h 4m AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Durango flights
MDW Chicago ~6h 12m WN Chicago (MDW) to Durango flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Denver to Durango
2 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 250 mi 1h 20m nonstop

DEN–DRO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 250 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 41 320, 738, CR2, E70 1h13-1h24 77% Star Alliance CM
DL Delta Air Lines 1 77% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (41 flights/wk, 98%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 2%)
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
5
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
47
Outbound / wk
61
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to DRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
393
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
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
DRO → DEN
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Durango from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Durango La Plata County Airport.
Metric DEN→DRO BJC→DRO COS→DRO
Distance from DEN 24 mi 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 47 1
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 15m 0h 40m
Departure OTP 77%
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 20m gate to gate.
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 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights47 out / 61 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 250 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DEN to DRO: United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
Yes, return flights from DRO to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJC and 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 and Delta Air Lines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to DRO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to DRO is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 250 miles (403 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC) and Colorado Springs (COS).