Denver to Richmond (DEN–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN938
WN Southwest
7M8
10:30 AM
MDT
3:45 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4133
WN Southwest
73H
10:50 AM
MDT
4:05 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91582
F9 Frontier
A21N
12:30 PM
MDT
5:46 PM
EDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4719
WN Southwest
73H
2:50 PM
MDT
8:10 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1534
UA United
320
6:16 PM
MDT
11:37 PM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2438
UA United
738
8:00 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA2493
UA United
320
9:06 AM
EDT
11:01 AM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1899
WN Southwest
73H
12:25 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1721
WN Southwest
73H
1:15 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1696
WN Southwest
737
4:25 PM
EDT
6:25 PM
MDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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WN4005
WN Southwest
7M8
4:30 PM
EDT
6:25 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2333
WN Southwest
B38M
5:42 PM
EDT
7:38 PM
MDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
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F91581
F9 Frontier
32Q
7:30 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Richmond
3 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 1,479 mi 3h 6m nonstop +2h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

DEN–RIC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,479 miles in approximately 3h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 12 73H, 7M8 3h15-3h20 74%
UA United Airlines 7 320 3h21 74% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 4 A21N 3h16 74%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
A21NF9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (16 flights/wk, 70%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 30%)
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 RIC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,460
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 → RIC
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
82%
Return
RIC → DEN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → RIC delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
1,479 mi / 2,379 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 6m to 3h 21m.
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–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance1,479 mi / 2,379 km
Flight time3h 6m to 3h 21m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights23 out / 31 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 3h 6m to 3h 21m. The route covers 1,479 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from DEN to RIC. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, CMH, PIT, MKE, GSP, TEB, CHS, YYZ, SUA, JAX, DRO, STL, SLC, PVD, SRQ, BFI, IND, MSP, RDU, ATL, DFW, BDL, TPA, BNA, BWI, DTW, IAH, EWR, MDW, ORD, JFK, BOS, CLT, MIA, PHL, FLL, IAD, MCO, LGA, RSW, LAS, PHX, MSY, PBI and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Richmond is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from RIC 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.

Flights from DEN to RIC

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to RIC ranges from 3 hours 6 minutes to 3 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,479 miles (2,379 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.