Dallas-Fort Worth to Denver (DFW–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Denver
13 carriers, 321 flights/week nonstop.
13 Airlines
321 Flights/wk
641 mi
1h 1m nonstop
171 1-stop hubs
DFW–DEN is served by 13 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 641 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 171 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 | 84 | 321, 738, 7M8 | 1h01-2h16 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 49 | 319, 320, 738, 739 | 1h07-2h24 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BA British Airways | 43 | 321, 738 | 2h10-2h14 | Oneworld | – | |
| IB Iberia | 30 | 321 | 2h10-2h15 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 28 | 321, 32N | 2h13-2h22 | – | – | |
| G3 GOL | 28 | 321, 738 | 2h09-2h16 | – | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 21 | 321, 738 | 2h13-2h15 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | 320, 738 | 2h12-2h24 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | 738 | 2h12 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 321 | 2h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 321 | 2h14 | Oneworld | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 3 | 321 | 2h14 | Oneworld | – | |
| KG Key Lime Air | 1 | – | – | – | – |
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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49
Nonstop flights
321
Outbound / wk
370
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
171
Hubs
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Fastest
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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
DFW → DEN
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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62%
Arriving
90%
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DEN → DFW
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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69%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
DFW delays → DEN delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Denver from Dallas-Fort Worth
Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
| Metric | DFW→DEN | DAL→DEN | ABI→DEN |
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| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 157 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 321 | 121 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 1m | 0h 47m | 2h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
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 0 hours
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Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
DFW: MDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
641 mi / 1,032 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m to 2h 24m.
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 1m to 2h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)13
Weekly flights321 out / 370 return
1-stop connections171 hubs
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 1m to 2h 24m. The route covers 641 miles.
13 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, avianca, Finnair, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Frontier, Fiji Airways, GOL, Gulf Air, Iberia, Key Lime Air and United Airlines.
There are approximately 321 nonstop flights per week from DFW to DEN. The return direction has about 370 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAB, PUB, RIL, SCF, SLN, CVN, RFD, PVU, BFI, APF, TEB, OAK, PAE, HPN, GNV, ILM, JAC, RTB, IDA, HRL, YUL, SJD, LIR, PVR, GUC, HDN, EGE, MDW, ABI, JFK, ATW, ANC, TUL, MAF, AMA, HOU, SYR, OKC, MCI, ICT, BFL, DRO, ABQ, IAH, STL, MEM, LBB, COS, ELP, AUS, DSM, MKE, LEX, SGU, MSO, OMA, GJT, MLI, SAT, SAF, ATL, LIT, PIT, SLC, MSP, ONT, MEX, TUS, SHV, ORD, XNA, BUF, ASE, ROW, MSY, PHX, LAS, MTY, FAT, BHM, SJC, RNO, BIS, SGF, RAP, COU, LAX, SNA, DAY, RDU, PIA, SFO, GEG, CUU, SAN, FSD, SDF, CMH, IND, TYS, MIA, SMF, BNA, CLT, PBI, PSP, MSN, ORF, TPA, BOI, FAR, GRR, DTW, KOA, RSW, SEA, PDX, CVG, BIL, CLE, FLL, AVL, OGG, BZN, MCO, MTJ, HNL, BDL, CUN, BWI, PHL, CRP, ECP, HSV, JAX, CID, PNS, DCA, EWR, YYC, GDL, BUR, SBN, CHS, LHR, BOS, GSP, IAD, LGA, SBA, BTR, FRA, SAV, YYZ, RIC, SBP, HND, MRY, GCM, YVR, NRT, SJO, SJU, SGR, SRQ, CZM, BZE, NAS, MBJ, PUJ and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.