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

DEN Airport Page →
1,479 mi airlines charter/private 32/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 15m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2030
UA United
319
9:50 AM
MDT
3:12 PM
EDT
3h 22m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1693
WN Southwest
B38M
11:02 AM
MDT
3:57 PM
EDT
2h 55m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN761
WN Southwest
B38M
11:30 AM
MDT
4:55 PM
EDT
3h 25m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91582+1
F9 Frontier
32Q
12:26 PM
MDT
5:51 PM
EDT
3h 25m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1534
UA United
738
5:50 PM
MDT
11:25 PM
EDT
3h 35m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1646
UA United
738
7:45 PM
MDT
12:50 AM+1
EDT
3h 5m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2493
UA United
738
8:07 AM
EDT
10:06 AM
MDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1424
WN Southwest
7M8
1:15 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2557
WN Southwest
73H
3:40 PM
EDT
5:25 PM
MDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA400
UA United
320
4:12 PM
EDT
6:05 PM
MDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2076
UA United
320
4:12 PM
EDT
6:05 PM
MDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1541
UA United
320
4:12 PM
EDT
6:05 PM
MDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1322
UA United
319
4:17 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
MDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1092
UA United
319
4:17 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
MDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91581
F9 Frontier
32Q
6:46 PM
EDT
8:44 PM
MDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 5h 4m F9UAWN DLEJAG4 Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 5m UAWN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
ICT Wichita 5h 8m ACUAWN AA Wichita (ICT) to Richmond flights
IAD Dulles 5h 24m AVAZCM ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 24m AAF9UA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 5h 26m ACAFDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 28m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
STL St Louis 5h 30m F9UAWN WN St Louis (STL) to Richmond flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 39m AFCMDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Richmond flights
MDW Chicago 5h 40m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Denver to Richmond
3 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,479 mi 3h 22m nonstop +2h ahead

DEN–RIC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,479 miles in approximately 3h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 19 319, 738 3h05-3h35 56% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 7 B38M 2h55-3h25 56%
F9 Frontier 5 32Q 3h25 56%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (19 flights/wk, 61%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (12 flights/wk, 39%)
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
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,602
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
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
94%
Return
RIC → DEN
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → RIC delays →

Other ways to reach Richmond from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric DEN→RIC ASE→RIC
Distance from DEN 125 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 32
Flight time 3h 22m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 56%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Richmond International Airport.

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 22m gate to gate.
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 22m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights32 out / 40 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 1,479 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DEN to RIC: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National.
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.
Nearby alternatives include ASE. 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 RIC

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 32 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 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,479 miles (2,379 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aspen (ASE).