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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL425
DL Delta
8:54 AM
MDT
9:34 AM
MDT
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1135cs
CM Copa
CRJ
12:15 PM
MDT
1:30 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5116+1
UA United
CRJ
1:59 PM
MDT
3:14 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5106
UA United
CRJ
9:00 PM
MDT
10:15 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5051
UA United
CRJ
9:05 PM
MDT
10:15 PM
MDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5093+1
UA United
CR2
5:05 AM
MDT
6:44 AM
MDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1247cs
CM Copa
CRJ
5:15 AM
MDT
6:36 AM
MDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6076
UA United
CRJ
2:15 PM
MDT
3:36 PM
MDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6074
UA United
CR2
2:15 PM
MDT
3:36 PM
MDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5031
UA United
CRJ
2:16 PM
MDT
3:40 PM
MDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Rock Springs
3 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 259 mi 0h 40m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

DEN–RKS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 259 miles in approximately 0h 40m. 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 Also: CM 21 CRJ 1h10-1h15 100% Star Alliance CM
DL Delta Air Lines 1 0h40 100% SkyTeam
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 91%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 4%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 4%)
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
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to RKS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
96
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.

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 0h 40m to 1h 15m.
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 time0h 40m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights29 out / 31 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 0h 40m to 1h 15m. The route covers 259 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from DEN to RKS. The return direction has about 31 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 Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to RKS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to RKS ranges from 0 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 259 miles (417 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 60 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.