Denver to Rifle (DEN–RIL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Denver to Rifle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 164 mi 0h 24m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DEN and RIL, connecting options are available through 39 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to RIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
SLC ~3h 54m OKC ~4h 1m JAC ~4h 3m VNY ~4h 45m BZN ~4h 48m
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
162
Candidates
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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 → RIL
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
RIL → DEN
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rifle is 0 hours the same as Denver.
DEN: MDT · RIL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Rifle.
Distance & Flight Time
164 mi / 264 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 24m.
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.

Facts

DEN–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Rifle route.
Route details
Distance164 mi / 264 km
Flight time0h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: RIL
Full nameGarfield County Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to RIL flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Garfield County Regional Airport take approximately 0h 24m. The route covers 164 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DEN to RIL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, OKC, JAC, VNY, BZN, LAS, OMA, DAL, SUN, BUR, DSM, SAT, PSP, AUS, DFW, SAN, SNA, LAX, MDW, HOU, SFO, PDX, ORD, TYS, BNA, MSY, BHM, SAV, JAX, CLT, SRQ, PHL, TPA, IAD, TEB, BWI, FLL, PBI and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RIL to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 RIL

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DEN to RIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to RIL ranges from 0 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 164 miles (264 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.