Denver to Hays (DEN–HYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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297 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 36m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5042+1
UA United
CR2
4:20 PM
MDT
6:40 PM
CDT
1h 20m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5033
UA United
CRJ
8:28 PM
MDT
10:45 PM
CDT
1h 17m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1076cs
CM Copa
CRJ
8:30 PM
MDT
10:44 PM
CDT
1h 14m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5052+1
UA United
CRJ
8:30 PM
MDT
10:44 PM
CDT
1h 14m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5137
UA United
CR2
6:35 AM
CDT
7:00 AM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1217cs
CM Copa
CRJ
7:14 PM
CDT
7:45 PM
MDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5042+1
UA United
CRJ
7:20 PM
CDT
7:45 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5035
UA United
CRJ
7:20 PM
CDT
7:45 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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 1 hub
ICT Wichita ~3h 56m ACUAWN UA Wichita (ICT) to Hays flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Denver to Hays
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 297 mi 1h 16m nonstop +1h ahead

DEN–HYS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 297 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–HYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM 15 CR2, CRJ 1h14-1h20 68% Star Alliance CM
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 68%
AA American Airlines 0 68% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 94%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 6%)
Oneworld: AA (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 HYS direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to HYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → HYS
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
HYS → DEN
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
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
+1h
Hays is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · HYS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Hays.
Distance & Flight Time
297 mi / 478 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m 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–HYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Hays route.
Route details
Distance297 mi / 478 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: HYS
IATA / ICAOHYS / KHYS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,999 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to HYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Hays Regional Airport take about 1h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 297 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DEN to HYS: United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Hays is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from HYS 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 HYS

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Hays Regional Airport (HYS) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and American Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to HYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to HYS is about 1 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 297 miles (478 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.