Detroit to Denver (DTW–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,120 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 737, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h55-3h05 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS | 25 | 319, 321 | 2h47-3h08 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 321, 32Q | 3h04-3h11 | – | Y4 | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 14 | 320, 738 | 3h12-3h14 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| KL KLM | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
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 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 135 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 6m | 3h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and KLM. With 135 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 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,120 miles (1,802 km). There are approximately 135 weekly flights outbound and 167 return, totaling 302 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 Eppley Airfield. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Flint (FNT) and Cleveland (CLE).