Denver to Philadelphia (DEN–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DEN Airport Page →
1,554 mi airlines charter/private 176/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 63 flights Verified 49m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA516+2
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
7:00 AM
MDT
12:41 PM
EDT
3h 41m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7543cs
EI Aer Lingus
738
8:46 AM
MDT
2:21 PM
EDT
3h 35m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1882+1
UA United
320
10:05 AM
MDT
3:50 PM
EDT
3h 45m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1575+1
UA United
738
10:05 AM
MDT
3:48 PM
EDT
3h 43m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3644cs
AC Air Canada
738
10:10 AM
MDT
3:53 PM
EDT
3h 43m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7717cs
EI Aer Lingus
737
10:29 AM
MDT
4:14 PM
EDT
3h 45m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1791
Starts Oct 4 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
10:30 AM
MDT
4:00 PM
EDT
3h 30m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA811+2
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
10:31 AM
MDT
4:19 PM
EDT
3h 48m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2481cs
BA British
738
10:31 AM
MDT TC
4:19 PM
EDT
3h 48m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1723
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
73H
11:00 AM
MDT
4:30 PM
EDT
3h 30m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1622
WN Southwest
B38M
11:00 AM
MDT
4:30 PM
EDT
3h 30m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1393
Starts Oct 3 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
11:05 AM
MDT
4:35 PM
EDT
3h 30m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3150
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
11:15 AM
MDT
4:45 PM
EDT
3h 30m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2282
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
320 Seat map
12:12 PM
MDT
5:50 PM
EDT
3h 38m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7335cs
EI Aer Lingus
B38M
12:50 PM
MDT TC
6:35 PM
EDT
3h 45m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2491+2
AA American
B38M
1:05 PM
MDT TC
6:55 PM
EDT
3h 50m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2485cs
BA British
B38M
1:05 PM
MDT TC
6:55 PM
EDT
3h 50m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1923
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
73H
1:30 PM
MDT
7:00 PM
EDT
3h 30m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3646cs
AC Air Canada
739
1:45 PM
MDT
7:25 PM
EDT
3h 40m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2787+1
UA United
738
1:45 PM
MDT
7:25 PM
EDT
3h 40m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4558
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
73H
2:20 PM
MDT
7:50 PM
EDT
3h 30m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA814
Seat map
AA American
319 Seat map
2:45 PM
MDT
8:30 PM
EDT
3h 45m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1861cs
Starts Oct 5
BA British
738
2:54 PM
MDT
8:33 PM
EDT
3h 39m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4971
WN Southwest
7S7
3:05 PM
MDT
8:40 PM
EDT
3h 35m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4462
WN Southwest
73H
3:13 PM
MDT
8:34 PM
EDT
3h 21m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN686
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
3:15 PM
MDT
8:50 PM
EDT
3h 35m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN132
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
3:35 PM
MDT
9:10 PM
EDT
3h 35m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN639
WN Southwest
B38M
3:35 PM
MDT
9:10 PM
EDT
3h 35m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1624
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 PM
MDT
10:55 PM
EDT
3h 35m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4253
Starts Oct 3 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
5:40 PM
MDT
11:10 PM
EDT
3h 30m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3645cs
AC Air Canada
738
6:01 PM
MDT
11:44 PM
EDT
3h 43m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1510+1
UA United
738
6:01 PM
MDT
11:44 PM
EDT
3h 43m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1792
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
7:30 PM
MDT
1:00 AM+1
EDT
3h 30m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1866
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
11:59 PM
MDT Red-eye
5:35 AM+1
EDT
3h 36m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93340
F9 Frontier
32N
11:59 PM
MDT Red-eye
5:39 AM+1
EDT
3h 40m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1581
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
5:20 AM
EDT TE
7:25 AM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3335
Starts Oct 3 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
5:25 AM
EDT TE
7:30 AM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN570
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
6:12 AM
EDT TE
7:47 AM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3147
WN Southwest
B38M
6:22 AM
EDT TE
8:09 AM
MDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1423+1
UA United
7M9
8:00 AM
EDT TD
10:05 AM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3647cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
8:00 AM
EDT TD
10:05 AM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2282
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
320 Seat map
8:57 AM
EDT
11:22 AM
MDT
4h 25m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1048
Starts Oct 15 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
10:00 AM
EDT
12:35 PM
MDT
4h 35m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1537+1
UA United
738
10:05 AM
EDT TD
12:10 PM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3651cs
AC Air Canada
738
10:05 AM
EDT TD
12:10 PM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA946
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
11:24 AM
EDT
1:59 PM
MDT
4h 35m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1313
Seat map
AA American
7M8 Seat map
11:24 AM
EDT TC
1:33 PM
MDT
4h 9m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4040
Starts Oct 4 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
12:15 PM
EDT TE
2:20 PM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2505
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
73H
12:35 PM
EDT TE
2:40 PM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN384
WN Southwest
B38M
12:41 PM
EDT TE
2:31 PM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2082
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
12:55 PM
EDT
2:52 PM
MDT
3h 57m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3648cs
AC Air Canada
B39M
3:48 PM
EDT TD
5:55 PM
MDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2644+1
UA United
B39M
3:48 PM
EDT TD
5:55 PM
MDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1011
Seat map
WN Southwest
738 Seat map
4:05 PM
EDT TE
6:05 PM
MDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2700
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
73H
5:15 PM
EDT TE
7:20 PM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1579
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
7S7
5:20 PM
EDT TE
7:25 PM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3158+1
Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
5:29 PM
EDT TC
7:42 PM
MDT
4h 13m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4335
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
5:32 PM
EDT TE
7:30 PM
MDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1740
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
BA British
738 Seat map
8:05 PM
EDT TA
10:36 PM
MDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2598cs
QR Qatar
738
8:10 PM
EDT TA
10:43 PM
MDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2450cs
BA British
738
8:10 PM
EDT TC
10:24 PM
MDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2878+1
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
8:10 PM
EDT TC
10:24 PM
MDT
4h 14m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93339
F9 Frontier
A21N
8:37 PM
EDT TE
11:04 PM
MDT
4h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
STL St Louis 5h 4m EJAF9UA AAEIIB St Louis (STL) to Philadelphia flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 6m UAWN AABAEI Pittsburgh (PIT) to Philadelphia flights
MKE Milwaukee 5h 7m UAWN AAQR Milwaukee (MKE) to Philadelphia flights
MDW Chicago 5h 8m WN EJMWN Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 10m ACF9UA AABAEI Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia flights
OMA Omaha 5h 10m ACCMF9 AAQR Omaha (OMA) to Philadelphia flights
CMH Columbus 5h 13m F9UAWN AABAEI Columbus (CMH) to Philadelphia flights
DTW Detroit 5h 14m ACAFDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 5h 14m 2I8CF9 AAEIKII Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Philadelphia flights
IND Indianapolis 5h 17m ACF9UA AAEIQR Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Denver to Philadelphia
5 carriers, 176 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 1,554 mi 3h 38m nonstop +2h ahead

DEN–PHL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,554 miles in approximately 3h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: BA, EI 40 319, 320, 321, 738, B38M 3h36-3h50 38% Oneworld BA, EI
WN Southwest Airlines 40 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h21-3h35 38%
UA United Airlines Also: AC 28 320, 738 3h40-3h45 38% Star Alliance AC
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 6 32N 3h40 38% Y4
KG Key Lime Air 1 38%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA, UA
321 Airbus A321 – AA
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
737 Boeing 737-700 – EI
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AC, BA, EI, UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – AC
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, BA, EI, WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + KG + WN (47 flights/wk, 41%)
Oneworld: AA (40 flights/wk, 35%)
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 24%)
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 PHL direction.
Mon
26
flights
Tue
25
flights
Wed
23
flights
Thu
26
flights
Fri
26
flights
Sat
23
flights
Sun
27
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
35
Nonstop flights
176
Outbound / wk
148
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,740
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 → PHL
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Arriving
84%
Return
PHL → DEN
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric DEN→PHL BJC→PHL COS→PHL
Distance from DEN 24 mi 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1 2
Weekly flights 176 1
Flight time 3h 38m 3h 5m 3h 18m
Departure OTP 38%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Philadelphia is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,554 mi / 2,500 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 38m 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.

Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

DEN–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,554 mi / 2,500 km
Flight time3h 38m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights176 out / 148 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 3h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,554 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from DEN to PHL: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier, and others.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Pittsburgh and General Mitchell.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PHL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Philadelphia is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from PHL to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJC, COS and EGE. 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 PHL

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier and Key Lime Air. With 176 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to PHL is about 3 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,554 miles (2,500 km). There are approximately 176 weekly flights outbound and 148 return, totaling 324 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Pittsburgh and General Mitchell. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).