Houston to Denver (HOU–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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884 mi airlines 87/wk
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WN3141
WN Southwest
738
6:15 AM
CDT
7:45 AM
MDT
2h 30m
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WN2312
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 AM
CDT
8:10 AM
MDT
2h 30m
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WN2985
WN Southwest
B38M
8:25 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
MDT
2h 35m
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WN2185
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 AM
CDT
10:25 AM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1908
WN Southwest
7M8
9:45 AM
CDT
11:15 AM
MDT
2h 30m
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WN3133
WN Southwest
B38M
12:03 PM
CDT T4
1:27 PM
MDT
2h 24m
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WN23
WN Southwest
7S7
12:25 PM
CDT
2:05 PM
MDT
2h 40m
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WN2231
WN Southwest
73H
1:20 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
MDT
2h 40m
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WN1589
WN Southwest
738
1:35 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
MDT
2h 30m
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WN1551
WN Southwest
7S7
4:05 PM
CDT
5:45 PM
MDT
2h 40m
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WN2900
WN Southwest
7M8
5:45 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
MDT
2h 40m
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WN8898
WN Southwest
737
5:58 PM
CDT T4
7:40 PM
MDT
2h 42m
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WN3378
WN Southwest
7S7
6:07 PM
CDT
7:30 PM
MDT
2h 23m
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WN707
WN Southwest
7:55 PM
CDT
9:20 PM
MDT
2h 25m
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WN2316
WN Southwest
7S7
8:50 PM
CDT
10:35 PM
MDT
2h 45m
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WN2317
WN Southwest
7M8
9:50 PM
CDT
11:25 PM
MDT
2h 35m
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WN2460
WN Southwest
7S7
10:36 PM
CDT
12:09 AM+1
MDT
2h 33m
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WN2891
WN Southwest
7M8
11:20 PM
CDT
12:44 AM+1
MDT
2h 24m
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DL8846
DL Delta
12:11 AM
MDT
3:10 AM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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WN2366
WN Southwest
B38M
5:25 AM
MDT
8:55 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2166
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 AM
MDT
9:30 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1746
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
MDT
10:15 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3157
WN Southwest
737
6:45 AM
MDT
10:10 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN126
WN Southwest
737
7:45 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1435
WN Southwest
73H
7:55 AM
MDT
11:25 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN492
WN Southwest
7M8
10:50 AM
MDT
2:20 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3371
WN Southwest
738
11:33 AM
MDT
2:44 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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WN1375
WN Southwest
7S7
12:15 PM
MDT
3:45 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN834
WN Southwest
73H
12:40 PM
MDT
4:10 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2309
WN Southwest
737
1:05 PM
MDT
4:30 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4658
WN Southwest
B38M
1:25 PM
MDT
4:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN174
WN Southwest
738
4:00 PM
MDT
7:30 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3836
WN Southwest
7M8
4:05 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2636
WN Southwest
73H
4:25 PM
MDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3471
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
MDT
9:35 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2730
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 PM
MDT
11:25 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Denver
1 carrier, 87 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 87 Flights/wk 884 mi 2h 23m nonstop -1h behind 114 1-stop hubs

HOU–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 884 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 114 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 87 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h23-2h45 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (87 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, HOU to DEN direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
87
Outbound / wk
86
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
114
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,914
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
HOU → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
Return
DEN → HOU
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric HOU→DEN IAH→DEN AUS→DEN
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 5
Weekly flights 87 175 220
Flight time 2h 23m 2h 6m 1h 7m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
884 mi / 1,422 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 23m to 2h 45m.
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.

HOU–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Denver route.
Route details
Distance884 mi / 1,422 km
Flight time2h 23m to 2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights87 out / 86 return
1-stop connections114 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 2h 23m to 2h 45m. The route covers 884 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 87 nonstop flights per week from HOU to DEN. The return direction has about 86 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKC, RIL, DRO, ASE, SCF, DSM, ICT, EGE, GJT, PVU, AMA, MSP, NAS, SUN, PSP, BZN, GDL, SNA, JAC, CLD, BCT, AVL, SBA, CLE, GSP, LVK, APF, BUR, SEA, RSW, SRQ, MRY, FCA, HPN, STS, BUF, YYC, MMU, IAD, GRR, ILM, BZE, YYZ, ALB, GCM, SFO, EWR, PHL, YLW, SYR, YVR, SJD, SAV, PIT, ECP, OMA, HRL, SLC, RDU, ABQ, DAL, AUS, SAT, DFW, TUL, OKC, BNA, PHX, ELP, LBB, MEM, MCI, STL, IAH, MDW, LAS, ATL, MAF, MSY, TUS, SAN, BHM, MCO, ONT, CHS, IND, TPA, LIR, LAX, BWI, FLL, COS, LIT, CMH, PBI, MIA, CRP, OAK, HND, DCA, PNS, PDX, SMF, SDF, LGA, CUN, SJC, JAX, LGB, SJO, PVR, BTR, MBJ and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from DEN to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, AUS and CRP. 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 HOU to DEN

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HOU to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to DEN ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 884 miles (1,422 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 173 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

114 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS) and Corpus Christi (CRP).