Fort Dodge to Denver (FOD–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA6076
UA United
CR2
6:35 PM
CDT
7:34 PM
MDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6072
UA United
CRJ
7:40 AM
MDT
10:34 AM
CDT
1h 54m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5119
UA United
CRJ
7:40 AM
MDT
10:34 AM
CDT
1h 54m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 13m UA AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
MKE Milwaukee 6h 9m UA UAWN Milwaukee (MKE) to Denver flights
IAD Dulles ~7h 55m SY AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Dodge to Denver
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 575 mi 1h 59m nonstop -1h behind

FOD–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 575 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FOD–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 CR2 1h59 Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 1
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FOD to DEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FOD to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
152
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
FOD → DEN
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
DEN → FOD
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Fort Dodge

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric FOD→DEN DSM→DEN SUX→DEN
Distance from FOD 76 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 2
Weekly flights 7 81 22
Flight time 1h 59m 1h 50m 1h 54m
Airports within 200 miles of FOD with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Fort Dodge.
FOD: CDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Dodge, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
575 mi / 926 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m 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.

FOD–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Dodge to Denver route.
Route details
Distance575 mi / 926 km
Flight time1h 59m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FOD
IATA / ICAOFOD / KFOD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,156 ft / 352 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FOD to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take about 1h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 575 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FOD to DEN: United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has 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 Chicago O'Hare and General Mitchell.
Denver is 1 hour behind Fort Dodge.
Yes, return flights from DEN to FOD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSM, SUX and OMA. 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 FOD to DEN

Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FOD to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FOD to DEN is about 1 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 575 miles (926 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and General Mitchell. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM), Sioux City (SUX) and Omaha (OMA).