Denver to Houston (DEN–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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884 mi airlines 85/wk
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WN2366
WN Southwest
B38M
5:35 AM
MDT
9:05 AM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN2166
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 AM
MDT
9:30 AM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN3157
WN Southwest
737
6:45 AM
MDT
10:10 AM
CDT
2h 25m
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WN1746
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
MDT
10:15 AM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN126
WN Southwest
737
7:45 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN1435
WN Southwest
73H
7:55 AM
MDT
11:25 AM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN3371
WN Southwest
B38M
10:40 AM
MDT
2:10 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN492
WN Southwest
7M8
10:50 AM
MDT
2:20 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN1375
WN Southwest
7S7
12:15 PM
MDT
3:45 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN834
WN Southwest
73H
12:40 PM
MDT
4:10 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN2309
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
MDT
4:30 PM
CDT
2h 25m
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WN4658
WN Southwest
B38M
1:25 PM
MDT
4:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
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WN174
WN Southwest
738
4:00 PM
MDT
7:30 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN2636
WN Southwest
73H
4:25 PM
MDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
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WN3836
WN Southwest
7M8
4:53 PM
MDT
7:59 PM
CDT
2h 6m
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WN3471
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
MDT
9:35 PM
CDT
2h 35m
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WN2730
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 PM
MDT
11:25 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN3141
WN Southwest
B38M
6:10 AM
CDT T5
7:40 AM
MDT
2h 30m
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WN2312
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 AM
CDT
8:10 AM
MDT
2h 30m
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WN2985
WN Southwest
738
8:15 AM
CDT T5
9:50 AM
MDT
2h 35m
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WN2185
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 AM
CDT
10:25 AM
MDT
2h 35m
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WN1908
WN Southwest
7M8
9:45 AM
CDT
11:15 AM
MDT
2h 30m
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WN3133
WN Southwest
738
12:00 PM
CDT T4
1:30 PM
MDT
2h 30m
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WN23
WN Southwest
7S7
12:25 PM
CDT
2:05 PM
MDT
2h 40m
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WN2231
WN Southwest
73H
1:20 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1589
WN Southwest
738
1:45 PM
CDT
3:16 PM
MDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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WN1551
WN Southwest
7S7
4:05 PM
CDT
5:45 PM
MDT
2h 40m
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WN3378
WN Southwest
73H
5:10 PM
CDT
6:45 PM
MDT
2h 35m
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WN2900
WN Southwest
7M8
5:45 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
MDT
2h 40m
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WN8898
WN Southwest
737
5:58 PM
CDT T4
7:40 PM
MDT
2h 42m
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WN707
WN Southwest
7:55 PM
CDT
9:20 PM
MDT
2h 25m
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WN2316
WN Southwest
7S7
8:50 PM
CDT
10:35 PM
MDT
2h 45m
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WN2891
WN Southwest
7M8
9:11 PM
CDT
10:33 PM
MDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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WN2317
WN Southwest
7M8
9:50 PM
CDT
11:25 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2460
WN Southwest
7S7
10:36 PM
CDT
12:09 AM+1
MDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Houston
2 carriers, 85 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 85 Flights/wk 884 mi 2h 6m nonstop +1h ahead 107 1-stop hubs

DEN–HOU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 884 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 107 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 85 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h06-2h35 71%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 71% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (85 flights/wk, 99%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 1%)
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 HOU direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
85
Outbound / wk
87
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
107
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,131
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 → HOU
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
78%
Return
HOU → DEN
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Denver

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric DEN→HOU BJC→HOU COS→HOU
Distance from DEN 24 mi 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 85 1 14
Flight time 2h 6m 1h 58m 2h 1m
Departure OTP 71%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
884 mi / 1,422 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m to 2h 35m.
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–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Houston route.
Route details
Distance884 mi / 1,422 km
Flight time2h 6m to 2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights85 out / 87 return
1-stop connections107 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 6m to 2h 35m. The route covers 884 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 85 nonstop flights per week from DEN to HOU. The return direction has about 87 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MHK, BJC, TEX, MTJ, ASE, EGE, SAF, SCF, GRR, JAC, PDK, VNY, LEX, SBN, TYS, BZN, PSP, SUA, BUR, SBA, SRQ, SNA, FCA, CLE, CLT, YYZ, SUN, GSP, PBI, IAD, RSW, TEB, MRY, ORF, SFO, ORD, PHL, GCM, SYR, ALB, EWR, BOS, YVR, YUL, PVD, PVR, HRL, DFW, JAX, DAL, STL, PNS, AUS, MDW, LAS, COS, BNA, ABQ, SAT, MCI, BZE, SAN, LBB, MSY, MAF, PHX, RDU, BWI, FLL, LAX, SMF, MCO, MSP, MEM, BHM, IND, TPA, CRP, ATL, TUS, SJO, SLC, MIA, CHS, OMA, OKC, ELP, TUL, ONT, OAK, DCA, LIT, SDF, CUN, ECP, SJC, LGA, PIT, CMH, LGB, NAS, SJD, SAV, FTW, AFW, LIR and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from HOU to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJC, COS and 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 HOU

Denver International Airport (DEN) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 85 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to HOU ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 884 miles (1,422 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 172 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

107 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MHK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).