Denver to Madison (DEN–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA2368
UA United
738
11:30 AM
MDT
2:38 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1894
UA United
738
5:26 PM
MDT
8:34 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91560
F9 Frontier
A20N
5:34 PM
MDT
8:30 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2360
UA United
738
8:16 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
MDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1910
UA United
738
4:05 PM
CDT
5:49 PM
MDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2338
UA United
738
4:15 PM
CDT
5:53 PM
MDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94061
F9 Frontier
32N
7:51 PM
CDT
9:23 PM
MDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Denver to Madison
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 824 mi 1h 56m nonstop +1h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

DEN–MSN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 824 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–MSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 738 2h08 80% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 6 A20N 1h56 80%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
A20NF9
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (6 flights/wk, 30%)
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 MSN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
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
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,495
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → MSN
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
56%
Return
MSN → DEN
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → MSN delays →

Other ways to reach Madison from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Metric DEN→MSN COS→MSN
Distance from DEN 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 20
Flight time 1h 56m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Madison is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · MSN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Madison.
Distance & Flight Time
824 mi / 1,326 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m to 2h 8m.
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–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Madison route.
Route details
Distance824 mi / 1,326 km
Flight time1h 56m to 2h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 27 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take approximately 1h 56m to 2h 8m. The route covers 824 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and United Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from DEN to MSN. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, COS, DAL, JLN, MKE, BZN, CLE, LAS, BUR, SAV, SRQ, MSY, RNO, SFO, BOS, LAX, FLL, DTW, MIA, ATL, DFW, ORD, MSP, EWR, TPA, DCA, CLT, PHX, PHL, MCO, PIT, LGA and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madison is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from MSN to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COS. 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 MSN

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and United Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to MSN ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes to 2 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 824 miles (1,326 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS).