Denver to Philadelphia (DEN–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DEN–PHL is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,554 miles in approximately 3h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 73H, 7M8, B38M | 3h16-3h45 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 26 | 321, 738, 7M8 | 3h32-3h45 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 21 | 321, 738, 7M8 | 3h36-3h45 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 21 | 320, B39M | 3h35-3h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | 7M9 | 3h33-3h36 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | 321 | 3h32 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32Q | 3h32 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Denver
| Metric | DEN→PHL | BJC→PHL | ASE→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 124 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 16m | 3h 5m | 2h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Philadelphia.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to PHL
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 124 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to PHL ranges from 3 hours 16 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,554 miles (2,500 km). There are approximately 124 weekly flights outbound and 110 return, totaling 234 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
99 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Aspen (ASE) and Hayden (HDN).