Denver to Rock Springs (DEN–RKS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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259 mi airlines 28/wk
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CM1135
CM Copa
CR2
12:15 PM
MDT
1:33 PM
MDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5116
UA United
CRJ
1:59 PM
MDT
3:14 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA6058
UA United
CRJ
9:00 PM
MDT
10:13 PM
MDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA6060
UA United
CRJ
9:00 PM
MDT
10:15 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1247
CM Copa
CRJ
5:15 AM
MDT
6:45 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5093
UA United
CR2
5:15 AM
MDT
6:45 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA6074
UA United
CRJ
2:15 PM
MDT
3:36 PM
MDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA6059
UA United
CRJ
3:02 PM
MDT
3:48 PM
MDT
0h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Denver to Rock Springs
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 259 mi 1h 13m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

DEN–RKS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 259 miles in approximately 1h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–RKS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 CRJ 1h13-1h15 83% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 CR2 1h18 83% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – CM
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (28 flights/wk, 100%)
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 RKS direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to RKS.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
97
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 → RKS
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
RKS → DEN
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Rock Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
259 mi / 417 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 13m to 1h 18m.
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–RKS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Rock Springs route.
Route details
Distance259 mi / 417 km
Flight time1h 13m to 1h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: RKS
IATA / ICAORKS / KRKS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation6,764 ft / 2,062 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to RKS flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport take approximately 1h 13m to 1h 18m. The route covers 259 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from DEN to RKS. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RKS 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 RKS

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to RKS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to RKS ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes to 1 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 259 miles (417 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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