Gunnison to Denver (GUC–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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152 mi airlines charter/private 22/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 22m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5602
UA United
E75L
7:15 AM
MDT
8:38 AM
MDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4767
UA United
E75L
1:36 PM
MDT
2:55 PM
MDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5202
UA United
4:00 PM
MDT
5:15 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5749
UA United
E7W
4:44 PM
MDT
6:22 PM
MDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5343
UA United
E7W
11:35 AM
MDT
12:44 PM
MDT
1h 9m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4640
UA United
E7W
1:30 PM
MDT
2:39 PM
MDT
1h 9m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5377
UA United
E75L
7:25 PM
MDT
8:31 PM
MDT
1h 6m
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 4 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 14m AA AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
IAH Houston 6h 19m NZUA ACAVEK Houston (IAH) to Denver flights
DAL Dallas 6h 41m XE UAWN Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 58m AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
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Gunnison to Denver
1 carrier, 22 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 152 mi 1h 21m nonstop

GUC–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 152 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GUC–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 22 E75L, E7W 1h15-1h38 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (22 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GUC to DEN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GUC to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
353
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
GUC → DEN
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
DEN → GUC
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 Gunnison

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric GUC→DEN ASE→DEN MTJ→DEN
Distance from GUC 48 mi 52 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 7
Weekly flights 22 76 43
Flight time 1h 21m 1h 13m 0h 32m
Airports within 200 miles of GUC with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Denver is 0 hours the same as Gunnison.
GUC: MDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Gunnison, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
152 mi / 244 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m 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.

GUC–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gunnison to Denver route.
Route details
Distance152 mi / 244 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights22 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GUC
IATA / ICAOGUC / KGUC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation7,680 ft / 2,341 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUC to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take about 1h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 152 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GUC to DEN: United 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 Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Love Field.
Yes, return flights from DEN to GUC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ASE, MTJ and TEX. 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 GUC to DEN

Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GUC to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUC to DEN is about 1 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 152 miles (244 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aspen (ASE), Montrose (MTJ) and Telluride (TEX).