Hays to Denver (HYS–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HYS–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 297 miles in approximately 1h 28m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CM | 17 | CRJ | 1h20-1h31 | – | Star Alliance | CM |
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 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 22 | 17 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 28m | 1h 31m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
HYS: CDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Hays, it's 5:00 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 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 is about 1 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 297 miles (478 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Dodge City (DDC), Salina (SLN) and Garden City (GCK).