Denver to Las Vegas (DEN–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DEN–LAS is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 627 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 220 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 67 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h46-2h05 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM | 53 | 32Q, 739, 7M8, A21N | 1h43-2h09 | Star Alliance | AC, CM | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 47 | 321, 32N, 32Q, A20N, A21N | 1h45-2h06 | – | Y4 | |
| XE JSX | 1 | – | 1h37 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| ZW Air Wisconsin | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Las Vegas from Denver
| Metric | DEN→LAS | BJC→LAS | COS→LAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 269 | 2 | 19 |
| Flight time | 1h 37m | 1h 26m | 1h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · LAS: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Las Vegas.
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.
Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.
Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.
Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.
DEN–LAS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Denver to Las Vegas: Rocky Mountain Gateway to the Desert Strip
DEN–LAS is a two-hour corridor connecting the Mountain West's largest hub airport to the US's highest-concentration leisure destination. Southwest carries the most passengers on this route with high daily frequency. Frontier, United, Spirit, and Allegiant also serve the pairing. The demand is largely leisure-driven. Denver residents making weekend trips to Las Vegas, and Las Vegas visitors flying in from the Colorado ski market. Fares are competitive given the carrier density. Multiple morning, midday, and evening departures mean itinerary flexibility is strong throughout the week.
DEN Hub Connections and LAS Access
Denver International is a major hub for United and a significant operating base for Frontier and Southwest. DEN–LAS functions as a point-to-point leisure route but also as a connection builder for passengers from smaller Colorado and Mountain West cities routing through DEN. Harry Reid International connects to the Las Vegas Strip via the LAS Vegas Monorail or cab. No direct airport rail to the main casino corridor exists, but taxis and rideshares from LAS to the Strip run USD 15–25 for the 8 km trip. The airport sits at the south end of the Strip, making arrivals to the south Strip properties among the fastest airport-to-hotel experiences in the city.