Denver to Phoenix (DEN–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Denver to Phoenix
7 carriers, 378 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines
378 Flights/wk
601 mi
1h 35m nonstop
-1h behind
150 1-stop hubs
DEN–PHX is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 601 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 150 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop DEN–PHX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| WN Southwest Airlines | 168 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h35-2h17 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 63 | 32Q, 738, 739, 7M9, A21N | 1h43-2h09 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 48 | 32N, 32Q, A20N | 1h37-2h15 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 46 | 320, 321, 738, E70, E75 | 1h45-2h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 26 | 32Q, 738, B38M | 2h06-2h11 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 21 | 320, 738, E75 | 2h-2h08 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 6 | 739 | 2h05 | Star Alliance | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to PHX direction.
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
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75
Nonstop flights
378
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431
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to PHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
150
Hubs
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Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → PHX
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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74%
Arriving
93%
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PHX → DEN
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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64%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
DEN delays → PHX delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Denver
Nearby airports with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
| Metric | DEN→PHX | COS→PHX | EGE→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 73 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 378 | 39 | 12 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 34m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Colorado Springs (COS) to Phoenix flights · Eagle (EGE) to Phoenix flights · Aspen (ASE) to Phoenix flights
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Phoenix is 1 hour
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DEN: MDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Phoenix.
DEN: MDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Phoenix.
Distance & Flight Time
601 mi / 968 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 2h 17m.
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 PHX
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Phoenix Climate
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
Facts
DEN–PHX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Denver to Phoenix route.
Route details
Distance601 mi / 968 km
Flight time1h 35m to 2h 17m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights378 out / 431 return
1-stop connections150 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DEN to PHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 2h 17m. The route covers 601 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 378 nonstop flights per week from DEN to PHX. The return direction has about 431 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, GYR, PGA, GUC, MTJ, FMN, TEX, VNY, AMA, ROW, FTW, IAB, ABI, CNM, BZN, BFI, PAE, YLW, SGF, PDK, SUS, SUA, STS, TEB, PVR, SAF, LBB, YUL, PTY, CUN, SUN, LIH, DFW, YQR, KOA, ABQ, SGU, SAN, LAS, ATW, LAX, COS, SLC, GJT, DAL, EUG, OGG, RNO, DRO, ELP, JAX, TUS, SFO, ONT, SMF, BOI, HOU, OAK, MAF, BUR, BIL, MSY, DSM, BNA, MSP, TUL, XNA, DTW, SJC, ATL, SBA, MDW, MCI, YEG, IAH, ICT, STL, OKC, PSP, FAR, SAT, SNA, YYC, CVG, ORF, BWI, AUS, ORD, SEA, GEG, MFR, FSD, OMA, ASE, GRR, YYZ, PDX, RDM, HNL, PSC, CLD, EGE, IND, IDA, SBP, LGB, LIT, MKE, YVR, HND, MRY, BFL, CNY, FAT, CMH, EWR, MCO, JFK, BUF, CID, CLT, MIA, BDL, FLL, IAD, TPA, MSN, CEZ, PBI, PIT, CLE, MEM, BOS, RIC, BHM, RDU, PHL, DCA, SDF, TYS, NRT, LHR, SJD, VEL, MTY, MEX, GDL, YWG, RSW and ANC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Phoenix is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from PHX to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Denver's upslope storm events can cause significant departure delays from DEN during winter months, particularly on mornings after overnight snowfall. Ground crews prioritise deicing, and taxiing can extend 30–60 minutes beyond normal on storm days. Morning departures are often less affected than midday, but the variability is high. Check DEN's FAA advisory status the night before travel.
PHX uses a single terminal with three connected concourses (A, B, C). All domestic arrivals including DEN-origin flights land in this unified facility, served by a free internal train. Sky Train connects the terminal to the car rental centre and the nearby 44th Street/Washington light rail station.
Altitude does not affect baggage allowances, which are set by airline policy. Aircraft performance considerations at DEN's elevation can marginally affect maximum payload on hot days, but on the PHX–DEN and DEN–PHX route operated by narrowbody jets (737, A320 family), this is rarely a practical concern for passengers.
Denver to Phoenix
The DEN–PHX sector runs southward through the Mountain West, 950km in roughly 1.5 hours. Six carriers operate over 320 weekly departures. United's DEN hub anchors the high-frequency competitive field alongside Southwest, Frontier, and American. The route sees strong bidirectional leisure demand: Arizonans accessing Colorado ski resorts in winter, Coloradans seeking Phoenix warmth in late fall and early spring.
Phoenix Sky Harbor's Single-Terminal Layout
PHX operates a single terminal with three concourses (A, B, C) connected by an automated train. This simplifies arrivals and connections. PHX is Southwest's second-largest station by departures and United's operational focus city for western markets, giving DEN–PHX passengers multiple same-day rebooking options on cancellation days.