Denver to Richmond (DEN–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DEN–RIC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,479 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 16 | 738, B38M | 3h26 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 12 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 3h15-3h25 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 1 | – | 3h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Richmond from Denver
| Metric | DEN→RIC | EGE→RIC | ASE→RIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 120 mi | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 40m | 3h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · RIC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Richmond.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to RIC
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to RIC is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,479 miles (2,379 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE) and Aspen (ASE).