Sioux Falls to Denver (FSD–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5701
UA United
E7W
5:45 AM
CDT
6:57 AM
MDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA2742
UA United
320
9:00 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
MDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA5492
UA United
E7W
2:58 PM
CDT
3:59 PM
MDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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CM1199
CM Copa
CR7
5:10 PM
CDT
6:13 PM
MDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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UA5848
UA United
CR7
6:49 PM
CDT
7:40 PM
MDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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F92107
F9 Frontier
32N
7:21 PM
CDT
8:13 PM
MDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA4759
UA United
E7W
10:06 AM
MDT
12:55 PM
CDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA5378
UA United
E75L
1:40 PM
MDT
4:24 PM
CDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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F92108
F9 Frontier
32N
3:55 PM
MDT
6:31 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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UA645
UA United
320
6:06 PM
MDT
8:40 PM
CDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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UA5700
UA United
E7W
9:00 PM
MDT
11:44 PM
CDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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CM1053
CM Copa
E75L
9:00 PM
MDT
11:44 PM
CDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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Sioux Falls to Denver
3 carriers, 38 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 38 Flights/wk 483 mi 1h 51m nonstop -1h behind 21 1-stop hubs

FSD–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Copa Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 483 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FSD–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 320, CR7, E7W 1h51-2h12 64% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 CR7 2h03 64% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 3 32N 1h52 64%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – CM, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (35 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (3 flights/wk, 8%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FSD to DEN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FSD to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,217
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
FSD → DEN
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
93%
Return
DEN → FSD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FSD delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Sioux Falls

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric FSD→DEN SUX→DEN ATY→DEN
Distance from FSD 84 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 1
Weekly flights 38 29 7
Flight time 1h 51m 1h 8m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of FSD with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Sioux Falls.
FSD: CDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
483 mi / 777 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m to 2h 12m.
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.

FSD–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux Falls to Denver route.
Route details
Distance483 mi / 777 km
Flight time1h 51m to 2h 12m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights38 out / 38 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: FSD
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FSD to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 51m to 2h 12m. The route covers 483 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines.
There are approximately 38 nonstop flights per week from FSD to DEN. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, TUL, AZA, BOI, GEG, IND, PSP, CLE, BUF, RAP, SRQ, MCO, MSP, PHX, ATL, STL, ORD, DFW, LAS, FLL and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Sioux Falls.
Yes, return flights from DEN to FSD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SUX, ATY 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 FSD to DEN

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FSD to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FSD to DEN ranges from 1 hours 51 minutes to 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 483 miles (777 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sioux City (SUX), Watertown (ATY) and Omaha (OMA).