Durango to Denver (DRO–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DRO–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 250 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CM | 64 | 738, CR2, CRJ, E70 | 1h20-1h40 | – | Star Alliance | CM |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Durango
| Metric | DRO→DEN | CEZ→DEN | TEX→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DRO | – | 49 mi | 56 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 71 | 17 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 0h 59m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
DRO: MDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Durango, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
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.
DRO–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DRO to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DRO to DEN ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 250 miles (403 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ABQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cortez (CEZ), Telluride (TEX) and Montrose (MTJ).