Dallas-Fort Worth to Denver (DFW–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Denver
4 carriers, 385 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
385 Flights/wk
641 mi
1h 57m nonstop
-1h behind
206 1-stop hubs
DFW–DEN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 641 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 206 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop DFW–DEN service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | 75 | 320, 321, 738 | 2h04-2h13 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV | 67 | 320, 738, 739, 7M8, 7M9 | 2h04-2h30 | Star Alliance | AC, AV | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 32 | 321, 32N, A20N | 2h19-2h27 | – | Y4 | |
| KG Key Lime Air | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to DEN direction.
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385
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to DEN.
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Longest
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Denver from Dallas-Fort Worth
Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
| Metric | DFW→DEN | DAL→DEN | GRK→DEN |
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| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 135 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 385 | 64 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 57m | 1h 50m | 1h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights · Fort Cavazos (GRK) to Denver flights · Abilene (ABI) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Denver International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Denver is 1 hour
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Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
DFW: CDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
641 mi / 1,032 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m to 2h 30m.
Getting to DFW
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
Getting from DEN
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Denver Climate
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
Facts
DFW–DEN Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Denver route.
Route details
Distance641 mi / 1,032 km
Flight time1h 57m to 2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights385 out / 436 return
1-stop connections206 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DFW to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 57m to 2h 30m. The route covers 641 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Frontier, Key Lime Air and United Airlines. Plus 12 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 385 nonstop flights per week from DFW to DEN. The return direction has about 436 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVN, APA, HDN, PUB, RIL, SCF, GRK, SLN, PWK, RFD, GUC, IAB, MFE, PVU, PAE, SBN, HRL, PTK, OAK, INT, AFW, PDK, BCT, VCV, BTR, MGM, TRM, APF, NUQ, STS, GNV, PSC, HPN, TEB, ABE, OAX, BFI, GUA, CZM, SJD, MCN, PLS, JAC, YUL, PVR, ABI, PUJ, BFL, SBP, PNS, IDA, JFK, AMA, SAF, KOA, TUL, HOU, LBB, MCI, ICT, OKC, MSN, YYC, MAF, TUS, STL, IAH, AUS, COU, OMA, ORD, DAY, ELP, ALB, COS, ABQ, GJT, FSD, ANC, LIT, MSP, FAT, DRO, ONT, SLC, RAP, SAT, CMH, PHX, ATW, LAS, MEM, XNA, BIS, ATL, IND, MTY, SGF, BHM, AEX, MSY, LEX, DSM, LAX, OGG, SGU, RDU, CID, GEG, CLE, CHS, SYR, MKE, RTB, SAN, PIA, BNA, SMF, BZN, BIL, BOI, MEX, RNO, SDF, MIA, ASE, DTW, TPA, SFO, FAR, SNA, CUU, MTJ, PSP, RSW, PDX, HSV, VPS, SEA, MLI, TYS, MDW, AVL, BUR, SJC, PHL, LIR, JAX, CHA, MCO, CVG, EGE, SHV, BDL, CLT, ROW, MSO, FCA, HNL, GRR, BWI, FLL, RIC, IAD, DCA, SBA, BOS, ECP, YYZ, MYR, GDL, EWR, FRA, SJO, BUF, MRY, LGA, CRP, LHR, PIT, GSP, DUB, SAV, ORF, YVR, PBI, FCO, CUN, HND, NRT, SJU, SRQ, SUS, GCM, GCK, MKC, SGR, CPS, ILM, HCR, TVC, BZE, NAS, PWM, MBJ and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from DEN to DFW 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.
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines all operate DFW-DEN nonstop. At DFW, American uses Terminals A through E depending on the gate; Spirit and Frontier use Terminal E. Southwest does not operate from DFW. Southwest Dallas flights use Dallas Love Field (DAL). United operates from Terminal E at DFW. Denver International has a single Jeppesen Terminal with concourses A, B, and C accessed by underground train.
Denver gets significant winter disruption from Rocky Mountain snowstorms, typically October through April. DEN can close individual runways but rarely shuts completely. Outbound delays from DEN during snowstorms run 30 minutes to two hours. Because DFW is a major hub, delayed DFW arrivals cascade into connecting bank disruptions. American publishes weather waivers during major Denver snowstorms that allow date changes without fees.
American runs the highest frequency at around 265 monthly flights from DFW and offers full-service options including first class and AAdvantage miles. Frontier is a bare-bones carrier where bags and seat selection cost extra. Frontier's base fares can undercut American significantly on this 641-mile route. United also flies the segment from its smaller DFW presence into its Denver hub.
Dallas Fort Worth to Denver: Hub-to-Hub with Five Carriers
DFW-DEN is a well-served 641-mile segment with 112 weekly nonstop departures from DFW alone, and additional service from Dallas Love Field on Southwest. Five carriers compete nonstop: American, Frontier, Spirit, Southwest (from DAL), and United. American accounts for the bulk of DFW departures with 265 monthly flights. Frontier and Spirit serve the price-sensitive segment out of Terminal E. Flight time is 2 hours 8 minutes. Denver International serves as United's second-largest hub and Frontier's hub, so both carriers funnel significant connecting traffic through DEN. Departures run from 05:15 to 22:50.
Denver Airport and Seasonal Patterns
Denver International sits 25 miles from downtown Denver on the High Plains at 1,655 metres elevation. The single Jeppesen Terminal serves all airlines, with concourses A, B, and C linked by an underground automated train. American uses primarily concourse A. Frontier and Spirit use concourse C. Winter weather October through April is the primary delay driver at DEN. Rocky Mountain snowstorms can reduce Denver to single-runway operations and create ground holds affecting DFW departures. Summer thunderstorms in July and August also generate convective delays at DFW that push back Denver departures.