Denver to Traverse City (DEN–TVC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DEN Airport Page →
1,029 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 43m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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UA2420
UA United
738
9:50 AM
MDT
2:29 PM
EDT
2h 39m
54%
M T W T F S S
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UA5594
UA United
E7W
5:30 PM
MDT
10:22 PM
EDT
2h 52m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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UA5589
UA United
E75L
9:00 AM
EDT
10:07 AM
MDT
3h 7m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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UA1306
UA United
738
3:33 PM
EDT
4:29 PM
MDT
2h 56m
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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 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 35m AFCMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Traverse City flights
DTW Detroit 4h 46m ACAFB6 → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City flights
ORD Chicago 4h 57m AAACAY → AAASBA Chicago (ORD) to Traverse City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 5m AAACAV → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Traverse City flights
IAH Houston 6h 30m 8CACAV → UA Houston (IAH) to Traverse City flights
BOS Boston 8h 31m AZB6DL → B6 Boston (BOS) to Traverse City flights
CLT Charlotte 10h 50m AAF9UA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Traverse City flights
DCA Washington 18h 41m ACF9UA → AA Washington (DCA) to Traverse City flights
ATL Atlanta ~7h 6m ACAFAM → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Traverse City flights
PHL Philadelphia ~7h 24m AAACBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Traverse City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Denver to Traverse City
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,029 mi 2h 46m nonstop +2h ahead

DEN–TVC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,029 miles in approximately 2h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DEN Routes TVC Routes DEN Live Flights TVC Live Flights DEN Delays
All flights from Traverse City (TVC) Traverse City to Denver flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–TVC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 9 738, E7W 2h39-2h52 67% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to TVC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to TVC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MSP ~4h 35m DTW ~4h 46m ORD ~4h 57m DFW ~6h 5m IAH ~6h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,273
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → TVC
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
TVC → DEN
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Traverse City from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Cherry Capital Airport.
Metric DEN→TVC ASE→TVC
Distance from DEN – 125 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 9 –
Flight time 2h 46m 3h 21m
Departure OTP 67% –
Aspen (ASE) to Traverse City flights
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Cherry Capital Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Traverse City is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · TVC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Traverse City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,029 mi / 1,657 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 46m 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.

Facts

DEN–TVC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Traverse City route.
Route details
Distance1,029 mi / 1,657 km
Flight time2h 46m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: TVC
Full nameCherry Capital Airport
IATA / ICAOTVC / KTVC
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation624 ft / 190 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to TVC flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Cherry Capital Airport take about 2h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,029 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DEN to TVC: United Airlines.
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TVC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Traverse City is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from TVC 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 TVC

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DEN to TVC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to TVC is about 2 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,029 miles (1,657 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aspen (ASE).