Denver to Gunnison (DEN–GUC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5343
UA United
E75L
11:30 AM
MDT
12:48 PM
MDT
1h 18m
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UA4640
UA United
E75L
1:32 PM
MDT
2:42 PM
MDT
1h 10m
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UA5377
UA United
E75L
7:25 PM
MDT
8:35 PM
MDT
1h 10m
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UA5602
UA United
E7W
7:00 AM
MDT
8:34 AM
MDT
1h 34m
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UA4767
UA United
E75L
1:32 PM
MDT
2:49 PM
MDT
1h 17m
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UA5749
UA United
E7W
3:23 PM
MDT
4:44 PM
MDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Gunnison
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 152 mi 1h 10m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

DEN–GUC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and BMJ lead the route. The flight covers 152 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–GUC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 E75L 1h10-1h18 25% Star Alliance
BMJ BMJ 2 25%
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 91%)
Unaffiliated: BMJ (2 flights/wk, 9%)
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 GUC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to GUC.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
472
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 → GUC
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Return
GUC → DEN
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Gunnison from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport.
Metric DEN→GUC EGE→GUC
Distance from DEN 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 49m
Departure OTP 25%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Gunnison.
Distance & Flight Time
152 mi / 244 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 18m.
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–GUC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Gunnison route.
Route details
Distance152 mi / 244 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 22 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: GUC
IATA / ICAOGUC / KGUC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation7,680 ft / 2,341 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to GUC flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 18m. The route covers 152 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: BMJ and United Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from DEN to GUC. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, EGE, DAL, SAT, OKC, MSY, SFO, PIT, LAX, IAH, ORD and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GUC to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EGE. 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 GUC

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) are connected by nonstop service from BMJ and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to GUC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to GUC ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 152 miles (244 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via RIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE).