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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA499
AA American
2:39 PM
MDT
4:22 PM
CDT
0h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5042
UA United
CRJ
4:20 PM
MDT
6:40 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1076cs
CM Copa
CRJ
9:05 PM
MDT
11:22 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5052+1
UA United
CR2
9:05 PM
MDT
11:22 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5137
UA United
CR2
6:30 AM
CDT
6:55 AM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5106
UA United
CRJ
7:15 PM
CDT
7:40 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5054
UA United
CRJ
7:15 PM
CDT
7:40 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1217+3
CM Copa
CRJ
7:20 PM
CDT
7:45 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6061
UA United
CRJ
7:20 PM
CDT
7:45 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Hays
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 297 mi 0h 43m nonstop +1h ahead

DEN–HYS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 297 miles in approximately 0h 43m.

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 14 CR2, CRJ 1h17-1h20 90% Star Alliance CM
AA American Airlines 1 0h43 90% Oneworld
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 90%
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 88%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 6%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 6%)
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
4
flights
Tue
2
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
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

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 0h 43m to 1h 20m.
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 time0h 43m to 1h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 23 return
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 approximately 0h 43m to 1h 20m. The route covers 297 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from DEN to HYS. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
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 American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United 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 ranges from 0 hours 43 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 297 miles (478 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.