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

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UA5602
UA United
E7W
7:00 AM
MDT
8:34 AM
MDT
1h 34m
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UA4767
UA United
E75L
1:32 PM
MDT
2:49 PM
MDT
1h 17m
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UA5749
UA United
E7W
3:23 PM
MDT
4:44 PM
MDT
1h 21m
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UA5343
UA United
E75L
11:30 AM
MDT
12:48 PM
MDT
1h 18m
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UA4640
UA United
E75L
1:32 PM
MDT
2:42 PM
MDT
1h 10m
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UA5377
UA United
E75L
7:25 PM
MDT
8:35 PM
MDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Gunnison to Denver
1 carrier, 22 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 152 mi 0h 41m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

GUC–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 152 miles in approximately 0h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 21 E75L, E7W 1h17-1h34 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 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
3
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
3
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
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
398
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
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
DEN → GUC
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
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 5
Weekly flights 22 78 63
Flight time 0h 41m 0h 25m 1h
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 0h 41m to 1h 34m.
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 time0h 41m to 1h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights22 out / 21 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
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 approximately 0h 41m to 1h 34m. The route covers 152 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from GUC to DEN. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHX, PSP, SNA, DAL, PIT, CLE, CLT, ORD, DFW and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 EGE. 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 ranges from 0 hours 41 minutes to 1 hours 34 minutes. 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

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aspen (ASE), Montrose (MTJ) and Eagle (EGE).