Hays to Denver (HYS–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HYS–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 297 miles in approximately 1h 25m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 17 | CR2, CRJ | 1h25-1h31 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 5 | CR2 | 1h31 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Hays
| Metric | HYS→DEN | DDC→DEN | SLN→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HYS | – | 84 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 22 | 26 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 30m | 1h 37m |
Travel Essentials
HYS: MDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Hays, 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.
HYS–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HYS to DEN
Hays Regional Airport (HYS) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HYS to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HYS to DEN ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 297 miles (478 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Dodge City (DDC), Salina (SLN) and McCook (MCK).