Detroit to Denver (DTW–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.
DTW–DEN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,120 miles in approximately 3h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 28 | 320, 738, 739 | 3h13-3h14 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, VS | 25 | 319, 320, 321 | 3h03-3h18 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, VS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 15 | 738, 73H, B38M | 2h56-3h05 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 321, A20N | 3h13-3h16 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→DEN | YQG→DEN | FNT→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 56 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 143 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 13m | 3h 6m | 3h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
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.
DTW–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to DEN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 143 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to DEN is about 3 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,120 miles (1,802 km). There are approximately 143 weekly flights outbound and 126 return, totaling 269 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Gerald R. Ford and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Flint (FNT) and Cleveland (CLE).