Hays to Denver (HYS–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5137
UA United
CR2
6:30 AM
MDT
7:01 AM
MDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5030
UA United
CR2
7:08 PM
MDT
7:39 PM
MDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1217
CM Copa
CR2
7:08 PM
MDT
7:39 PM
MDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5107
UA United
CRJ
7:08 PM
MDT
7:39 PM
MDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5090
UA United
CRJ
7:15 PM
MDT
7:40 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA5042
UA United
CRJ
4:20 PM
MDT
6:32 PM
MDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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CM1076
CM Copa
CRJ
9:04 PM
MDT
11:21 PM
MDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5052
UA United
CRJ
9:04 PM
MDT
11:21 PM
MDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Hays to Denver
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 297 mi 1h 25m nonstop

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

All carriers operating nonstop HYS–DEN service, compared side by side.
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
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – CM, UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + 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, HYS to DEN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HYS → DEN
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
Return
DEN → HYS
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Hays

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
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
Airports within 200 miles of HYS with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Hays, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
297 mi / 478 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 31m.
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.

HYS–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hays to Denver route.
Route details
Distance297 mi / 478 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 21 return
Origin: HYS
IATA / ICAOHYS / KHYS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,999 ft / 609 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HYS to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Hays Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 31m. The route covers 297 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from HYS to DEN. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from DEN to HYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DDC, SLN and MCK. 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 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).