Denver to Pittsburgh (DEN–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,287 mi airlines 49/wk
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UA1308
UA United
A21N
10:15 AM
MDT
3:18 PM
EDT
3h 3m
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WN1725
WN Southwest
738
10:40 AM
MDT
3:35 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4215
WN Southwest
73H
11:20 AM
MDT
4:20 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN8879
WN Southwest
738
5:27 PM
MDT
10:32 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA673
UA United
738
5:37 PM
MDT
10:50 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA1246
UA United
739
5:40 PM
MDT
10:26 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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WN3239
WN Southwest
73H
6:10 PM
MDT
11:20 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2718
WN Southwest
73H
7:51 PM
MDT
1:27 AM+1
EDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
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WN1746
WN Southwest
738
5:20 AM
EDT
7:00 AM
MDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1704
WN Southwest
73H
6:05 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA1765
UA United
739
8:15 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA1816
UA United
319
4:25 PM
EDT
6:16 PM
MDT
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN1661
WN Southwest
7S7
5:55 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2208
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3198
WN Southwest
7S7
6:20 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN4285
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2726
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Pittsburgh
3 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 1,287 mi 2h 46m nonstop +2h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

DEN–PIT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,287 miles in approximately 2h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–PIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 738, 73H 2h55-3h36 100%
UA United Airlines 21 738, 739, A21N 2h46-3h13 100% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 2 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA, WN
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
A21NUA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (30 flights/wk, 59%)
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 41%)
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 PIT direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,527
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 → PIT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
33%
Return
PIT → DEN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → PIT delays →

Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Metric DEN→PIT PUB→PIT GUC→PIT
Distance from DEN 109 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 49 1 1
Flight time 2h 46m 2h 24m 2h 39m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,287 mi / 2,071 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 46m to 3h 36m.
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–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Distance1,287 mi / 2,071 km
Flight time2h 46m to 3h 36m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights49 out / 41 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to PIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport take approximately 2h 46m to 3h 36m. The route covers 1,287 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from DEN to PIT. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLN, RIL, CLE, PUB, ATW, CMH, GUC, MTJ, BUF, TEB, TEX, ORF, BED, SUS, AFW, RIC, SUA, PVD, RNO, YVR, IND, LIR, MSY, PHX, STL, BNA, DTW, KEF, MSP, BWI, DAL, MDW, DFW, ATL, ORD, IAD, EWR, DCA, IAH, RDU, TPA, LAS, JFK, RSW, PBI, BOS, CLT, MCO, PHL, FLL, SAV, LGA, MIA, AUS, SLC, SFO, SEA, HOU, YYZ, LAX, SAN, SRQ, LHR, JAX, BDL, CHS, CUN, SBN and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pittsburgh is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from PIT to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PUB and GUC. 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 PIT

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to PIT ranges from 2 hours 46 minutes to 3 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,287 miles (2,071 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SLN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pueblo (PUB) and Gunnison (GUC).