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

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UA5042+1
UA United
CR2
4:20 PM
MDT
6:40 PM
CDT
1h 20m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5106
UA United
CRJ
4:26 PM
MDT
6:44 PM
CDT
1h 18m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5052+1
UA United
CR2
8:28 PM
MDT
10:45 PM
CDT
1h 17m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1076cs
CM Copa
CRJ
8:30 PM
MDT
10:44 PM
CDT
1h 14m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5137
UA United
CRJ
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
UA5101
UA United
CRJ
7:20 PM
CDT
7:51 PM
MDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5042+1
UA United
CRJ
8:53 PM
CDT
9:13 PM
MDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Hays
3 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 297 mi 1h 18m 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 1h 18m.

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 19 CR2, CRJ 1h17-1h20 53% Star Alliance CM
AA American Airlines 0 53% Oneworld
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 53%
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (19 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: OO (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
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → HYS
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
HYS → DEN
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Hays from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Hays Regional Airport.
Metric DEN→HYS BJC→HYS
Distance from DEN 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 25 1
Flight time 1h 18m 0h 51m
Departure OTP 53%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Hays Regional Airport.

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 18m 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 18m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights25 out / 22 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 about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 297 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DEN to HYS: United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
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.
Nearby alternatives include BJC. 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 HYS

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Hays Regional Airport (HYS) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 25 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 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 297 miles (478 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC).