Grand Junction to Denver (GJT–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GJT–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Key Lime Air lead the route. The flight covers 212 miles in approximately 1h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM | 64 | 738, CR2, CRJ, E70 | 1h07-1h32 | Star Alliance | AC, CM | |
| KG Key Lime Air | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Grand Junction
| Metric | GJT→DEN | MTJ→DEN | CNY→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GJT | – | 55 mi | 71 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 113 | 42 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 7m | 1h | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
GJT: MDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Junction, 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.
GJT–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GJT to DEN
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air and United Airlines. With 113 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GJT to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GJT to DEN ranges from 1 hours 7 minutes to 1 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 212 miles (341 km). There are approximately 113 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 211 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montrose (MTJ), Moab (CNY) and Telluride (TEX).