Durango to Denver (DRO–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DRO Airport Page →
250 mi airlines charter/private 61/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 11m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4641
UA United
CR2
5:15 AM
MDT
6:55 AM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA687
UA United
738
7:00 AM
MDT
8:22 AM
MDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4764
UA United
CRJ
10:20 AM
MDT
12:00 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5281
UA United
E70
10:20 AM
MDT
12:00 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5322
UA United
E70
11:00 AM
MDT
12:40 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1396
UA United
738
1:30 PM
MDT
2:50 PM
MDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5952+1
UA United
CR2
3:28 PM
MDT
5:02 PM
MDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5227+1
UA United
CR2
6:05 PM
MDT
7:40 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1196cs
CM Copa
E7W
6:05 PM
MDT
7:40 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4790
UA United
E70
8:02 AM
MDT
9:25 AM
MDT
1h 23m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1217
UA United
738
11:15 AM
MDT
12:28 PM
MDT
1h 13m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5224
UA United
CR2
1:25 PM
MDT
2:47 PM
MDT
1h 22m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5817
UA United
CR2
3:45 PM
MDT
5:09 PM
MDT
1h 24m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1390+1
UA United
320
7:08 PM
MDT
8:25 PM
MDT
1h 17m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1041cs
CM Copa
E70
8:40 PM
MDT
10:00 PM
MDT
1h 20m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5695+1
UA United
E70
8:40 PM
MDT
10:00 PM
MDT
1h 20m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 5 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 5m AAOOPD AAACAS Phoenix (PHX) to Denver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 14m AAQFQR AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
IAH Houston 5h 51m UA ACAVEK Houston (IAH) to Denver flights
PSP Palm Springs ~5h 24m ACUAWN Palm Springs (PSP) to Denver flights
IAD Dulles ~8h 29m AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Durango to Denver
1 carrier, 61 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 250 mi 1h 35m nonstop

DRO–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 250 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DRO–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM 54 738, CR2, CRJ, E70 1h20-1h40 Star Alliance CM
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (54 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DRO to DEN direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
61
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DRO to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
391
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
DRO → DEN
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
Return
DEN → DRO
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Durango

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric DRO→DEN CEZ→DEN TEX→DEN
Distance from DRO 49 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 61 17 7
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 8m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of DRO with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Denver is 0 hours the same as Durango.
DRO: MDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Durango, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
250 mi / 403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
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.

DRO–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Durango to Denver route.
Route details
Distance250 mi / 403 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights61 out / 47 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DRO
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DRO to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Durango La Plata County Airport to Denver International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 250 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DRO to DEN: United Airlines.
This route has frequent 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
Yes, return flights from DEN to DRO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CEZ, TEX and MTJ. 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 DRO to DEN

Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DRO to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DRO to DEN is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 250 miles (403 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cortez (CEZ), Telluride (TEX) and Montrose (MTJ).