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

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✈ Nonstop
F91560+1
F9 Frontier
32N
10:42 AM
MDT
1:52 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2368
UA United
738
11:27 AM
MDT
2:38 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA5800
UA United
E75L
1:25 PM
MDT
4:49 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA4748
UA United
E7W
1:40 PM
MDT
5:04 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA4805
UA United
E7W
1:40 PM
MDT
5:04 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA1894+1
UA United
739
5:40 PM
MDT
8:55 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA5214
UA United
E7W
8:34 PM
MDT
11:59 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA1968
UA United
320
5:00 AM
CDT
6:29 AM
MDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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UA5545
UA United
E7W
5:00 AM
CDT
6:42 AM
MDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA2360
UA United
739
9:00 AM
CDT
10:35 AM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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F94061
F9 Frontier
32N
2:37 PM
CDT
4:15 PM
MDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA2338
UA United
738
3:33 PM
CDT
5:06 PM
MDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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UA5838
UA United
E75L
5:45 PM
CDT
7:33 PM
MDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA5761
UA United
E75L
5:48 PM
CDT
7:35 PM
MDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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UA5567
UA United
E7W
5:49 PM
CDT
7:40 PM
MDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Madison
2 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 824 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 55 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 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 55 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 36 738, 739, E75L, E7W 2h11-2h25 0% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 4 32N 2h10 0%
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (36 flights/wk, 90%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (4 flights/wk, 10%)
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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,354
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.

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 40
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 0%
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 2h 10m to 2h 25m.
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 time2h 10m to 2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights40 out / 41 return
1-stop connections55 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 2h 10m to 2h 25m. The route covers 824 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and United Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from DEN to MSN. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, OMA, DAL, COS, MDW, JLN, MKE, IND, MLI, FAR, BZN, CLE, CMH, STL, SLC, AUS, PIT, BNA, MSY, BUF, VNY, LAS, BWI, BUR, IAD, TYS, SAV, OAK, PSP, SRQ, SJC, LAX, SFO, RNO, PBI, SMF, RDU, FLL, BOS, MIA, SEA, DTW, MCO, ORD, MSP, ATL, TPA, EWR, RSW, DFW, CLT, PHL, LGA, PHX and DCA. 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.
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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 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to MSN ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 824 miles (1,326 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 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).