Dallas-Fort Worth to Denver (DFW–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | 66 | 319, 321, 738 | 2h01-2h26 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV | 52 | 319, 738, 739 | 2h07-2h23 | Star Alliance | AC, AV | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 42 | 320, 321, 32N, 32Q, A21N | 2h05-2h26 | – | Y4 | |
| KG Key Lime Air | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→DEN | DAL→DEN | GRK→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 135 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 11 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 387 | 108 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 9m | 1h 42m | 2h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
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.
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.
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.
DFW–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.