Denver to Williston (DEN–XWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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OO440
OO SkyWest
8:56 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
1h 19m
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UA5223
UA United
CR5
10:05 AM
MDT
1:05 PM
CDT
2h
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UA5302
UA United
E7W
11:40 AM
MDT
2:41 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA4789
UA United
CR5
2:30 PM
MDT
5:26 PM
CDT
1h 56m
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UA4673
UA United
CR5
4:03 PM
MDT
7:10 PM
CDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA5222
UA United
CR7
7:07 PM
MDT
10:01 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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CM1083
CM Copa
CR7
8:50 PM
MDT
11:44 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA5261
UA United
CR7
8:51 PM
MDT
11:45 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA5367
UA United
CR7
7:15 AM
CDT
8:23 AM
MDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA5685
UA United
CR5
12:33 PM
CDT
1:23 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA5528
UA United
CR7
2:40 PM
CDT
3:33 PM
MDT
1h 53m
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UA5906
UA United
CR7
6:15 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
MDT
2h 10m
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CM1224
CM Copa
CR5
6:15 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
MDT
2h 10m
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Denver to Williston
3 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 582 mi 1h 19m nonstop +1h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

DEN–XWA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Copa Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 582 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–XWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 41 CR5, CR7, E7W 1h54-2h07 100% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 CR7 1h54 100% Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 1h19 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – CM, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (48 flights/wk, 98%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 2%)
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 XWA direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to XWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
103
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 → XWA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
XWA → DEN
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
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
+1h
Williston is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · XWA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Williston.
Distance & Flight Time
582 mi / 937 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m to 2h 7m.
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–XWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Williston route.
Route details
Distance582 mi / 937 km
Flight time1h 19m to 2h 7m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights49 out / 33 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: XWA
IATA / ICAOXWA / KXWA
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/Beulah
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation2,344 ft / 714 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to XWA flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport take approximately 1h 19m to 2h 7m. The route covers 582 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from DEN to XWA. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAH, ORD, CMH and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Williston is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from XWA 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 XWA

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to XWA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to XWA ranges from 1 hours 19 minutes to 2 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 582 miles (937 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via IAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.