Denver to Telluride (DEN–TEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DEN Airport Page →
218 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 41m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KG3712
KG Key Lime
FRJ
11:25 AM
MDT
12:25 PM
MDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG3714
KG Key Lime
J328
12:55 PM
MDT
1:55 PM
MDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
PHX Phoenix 4h 26m AAACAS KG Phoenix (PHX) to Telluride flights
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Denver to Telluride
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 218 mi 1h nonstop

DEN–TEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 218 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–TEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 7 FRJ 1h 88%
Aircraft on this route
FRJ Fairchild Dornier 328JET – KG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (7 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 TEX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to TEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
114
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 → TEX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
TEX → DEN
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Telluride from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Telluride Regional Airport.
Metric DEN→TEX BJC→TEX COS→TEX
Distance from DEN 24 mi 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 7 1 1
Flight time 1h 0h 43m 0h 52m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Telluride Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Telluride.
Distance & Flight Time
218 mi / 351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m 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–TEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Telluride route.
Route details
Distance218 mi / 351 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: TEX
IATA / ICAOTEX / KTEX
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation9,070 ft / 2,765 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to TEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Telluride Regional Airport take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 218 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DEN to TEX: Key Lime Air.
This route has 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Yes, return flights from TEX to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJC, COS and 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 TEX

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DEN to TEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to TEX is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 218 miles (351 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Aspen (ASE).