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

HOU Airport Page →
884 mi airlines charter/private 53/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 31 flights Verified 16m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1970
WN Southwest
B38M
5:50 AM
CDT T4
7:15 AM
MDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1971
WN Southwest
B38M
7:55 AM
CDT T4
9:25 AM
MDT
2h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1972
WN Southwest
B38M
11:00 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
MDT
2h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2087
WN Southwest
7M8
12:45 PM
CDT
2:15 PM
MDT
2h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3069
WN Southwest
B38M
12:55 PM
CDT T4
2:25 PM
MDT
2h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2697
WN Southwest
B38M
1:25 PM
CDT T4
2:55 PM
MDT
2h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN11
WN Southwest
737
1:38 PM
CDT T2
3:08 PM
MDT
2h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN5095
WN Southwest
7M8
2:45 PM
CDT
4:30 PM
MDT
2h 45m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN361
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
CDT
6:05 PM
MDT
2h 45m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1674
WN Southwest
7M8
4:30 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
MDT
2h 45m
47%
M T W T F S S
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WN761
WN Southwest
7S7
4:50 PM
CDT
6:35 PM
MDT
2h 45m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN920
WN Southwest
73H
6:40 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
MDT
2h 45m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1974
WN Southwest
73H
6:59 PM
CDT
8:18 PM
MDT
2h 19m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4639
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
MDT
2h 45m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1975
WN Southwest
7S7
11:11 PM
CDT T4
12:30 AM+1
MDT
2h 19m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1541
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 AM
MDT
8:25 AM
CDT
2h 25m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1730
WN Southwest
7S7
5:59 AM
MDT
9:15 AM
CDT
2h 16m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4021
WN Southwest
B38M
6:05 AM
MDT
9:35 AM
CDT
2h 30m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1181
WN Southwest
7M8
7:25 AM
MDT
10:50 AM
CDT
2h 25m
25%
M T W T F S S
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WN2215
WN Southwest
B38M
7:25 AM
MDT
10:50 AM
CDT
2h 25m
25%
M T W T F S S
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WN1535
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 AM
MDT
10:55 AM
CDT
2h 25m
25%
M T W T F S S
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WN1161
WN Southwest
73H
10:00 AM
MDT
1:40 PM
CDT
2h 40m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1543
WN Southwest
737
10:58 AM
MDT
2:14 PM
CDT
2h 16m
25%
M T W T F S S
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WN778
WN Southwest
7S7
11:15 AM
MDT
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 30m
25%
M T W T F S S
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WN1544
WN Southwest
7M8
1:10 PM
MDT
4:45 PM
CDT
2h 35m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2100
WN Southwest
73H
4:25 PM
MDT
8:10 PM
CDT
2h 45m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN378
WN Southwest
73H
5:00 PM
MDT
8:40 PM
CDT
2h 40m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1545
WN Southwest
7M8
6:03 PM
MDT
9:13 PM
CDT
2h 10m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2250
WN Southwest
73H
7:55 PM
MDT
11:30 PM
CDT
2h 35m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN606
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 PM
MDT
11:30 PM
CDT
2h 35m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2026
WN Southwest
7M8
10:37 PM
MDT
2:10 AM+1
CDT
2h 33m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 3h 51m CWGEJALBQ UAWN Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights
OKC Oklahoma City 3h 59m WN ACF9UA Oklahoma City (OKC) to Denver flights
AUS Austin 4h LXJWN ACDLF9 Austin (AUS) to Denver flights
TUL Tulsa 4h 10m WN ACUAWN Tulsa (TUL) to Denver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 20m AAASBA AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
LBB Lubbock 4h 22m WN UAWN Lubbock (LBB) to Denver flights
ABQ Albuquerque 4h 27m WN ACCMUA Albuquerque (ABQ) to Denver flights
ELP El Paso 4h 40m WN F9PKWUA El Paso (ELP) to Denver flights
MEM Memphis 4h 50m WN EJAF9UA Memphis (MEM) to Denver flights
OMA Omaha 4h 52m EJAWN ACCMF9 Omaha (OMA) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Denver
3 carriers, 53 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 884 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind

HOU–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 884 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 53 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h19-2h45 76%
AA American Airlines 1 76% Oneworld
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 76%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (53 flights/wk, 98%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 2%)
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
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
53
Outbound / wk
51
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
87
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,286
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
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
98%
Return
DEN → HOU
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
72%
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 3 11 7
Weekly flights 53 254 182
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 2m 2h 8m
Departure OTP 76%
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 30m 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.

HOU–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Denver route.
Route details
Distance884 mi / 1,422 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights53 out / 51 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 884 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from HOU to DEN: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has frequent 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 Love Field, OKC Will Rogers World and Austin Bergstrom.
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 GRK. 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, American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HOU to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to DEN is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 884 miles (1,422 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 104 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, OKC Will Rogers World and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).