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

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WN2166
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 AM
MDT
9:30 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1746
WN Southwest
B38M
7:10 AM
MDT
10:40 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN492
WN Southwest
B38M
10:55 AM
MDT
2:25 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1375
WN Southwest
738
1:35 PM
MDT
5:10 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN834
WN Southwest
73H
1:56 PM
MDT
5:47 PM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN3471
WN Southwest
738
7:20 PM
MDT
10:50 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2730
WN Southwest
73H
11:05 PM
MDT
2:21 AM+1
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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WN2312
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 AM
CDT
7:35 AM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2185
WN Southwest
B38M
8:15 AM
CDT
9:50 AM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2231
WN Southwest
B38M
11:00 AM
CDT T2
12:35 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN23
WN Southwest
737
12:25 PM
CDT T4
2:05 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1052
WN Southwest
7M8
1:00 PM
CDT
2:40 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2900
WN Southwest
73H
5:31 PM
CDT T4
6:45 PM
MDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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WN1551
WN Southwest
7S7
5:51 PM
CDT
7:09 PM
MDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WN2316
WN Southwest
7M8
8:29 PM
CDT
9:47 PM
MDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WN2317
WN Southwest
B38M
9:50 PM
CDT T5
11:25 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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SY8704
SY Sun Country
738
11:30 PM
CDT
12:52 AM+1
MDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Houston
3 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 884 mi 2h 16m nonstop +1h ahead 162 1-stop hubs

DEN–HOU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 884 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 162 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 41 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M 2h16-2h51 88%
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 88%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 88% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (42 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
162
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,114
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 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 3 2 1
Weekly flights 41 1 7
Flight time 2h 16m 1h 46m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 88%
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 16m to 2h 51m.
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 16m to 2h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights41 out / 43 return
1-stop connections162 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 16m to 2h 51m. The route covers 884 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from DEN to HOU. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MHK, BJC, APA, RIL, LNK, SAF, TEX, MKO, MTJ, ASE, BFF, FTW, SHV, ROW, EGE, DRO, HDN, SLN, SCF, XNA, HOB, AFW, RAP, MTY, JAC, GRR, DSM, HRL, TUS, SUS, PDK, SGU, PWK, CID, SGF, MKC, VNY, CVG, GTF, MKE, MLI, CRW, CAE, CHA, SNA, BZN, GSP, LEX, CLD, ORD, APC, DAY, TMB, SBA, APF, MHH, FCA, YYC, GDL, CRG, PSP, INT, CLE, TYS, CLT, AVL, MRY, SRQ, SUN, YYZ, STS, BCT, SBN, FXE, ILM, SUA, PBI, RSW, HPN, TEB, ORF, IAD, SFO, PHL, CHS, RNO, BUR, NAS, RTB, ALB, GCM, MMU, BED, SYR, EWR, BFI, YVR, SAL, BOS, YUL, PVD, DFW, MCO, DAL, BNA, IND, AUS, MCI, STL, PHX, TPA, MDW, PIT, LAS, BZE, LAX, ABQ, SAT, OMA, MSY, PNS, ECP, SAN, MAF, MEM, COS, BHM, BWI, JAX, LTN, OKC, SJC, ELP, FLL, TUL, MIA, ATL, OAK, SLC, CRP, MSP, SMF, LBB, DCA, ONT, RDU, LGB, SDF, LIT, CMH, SJO, LGA, ACT, SJD, CUN, PVR, SAV, BTA, HCR, HND, 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, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 41 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 16 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 884 miles (1,422 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

162 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).