Idaho Falls to Denver (IDA–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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457 mi airlines 50/wk
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UA5279
UA United
CR7
6:36 AM
MDT
8:41 AM
MDT
2h 5m
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UA4706
UA United
E7W
6:45 AM
MDT
8:44 AM
MDT
1h 59m
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UA5793
UA United
CR5
10:50 AM
MDT
12:42 PM
MDT
1h 52m
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UA5271
UA United
E7W
2:30 PM
MDT
4:22 PM
MDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA2155
UA United
320
2:30 PM
MDT
4:17 PM
MDT
1h 47m
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UA549
UA United
319
2:35 PM
MDT
4:25 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CM1223
CM Copa
CR5
5:30 PM
MDT
7:22 PM
MDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA4757
UA United
CR7
5:30 PM
MDT
7:22 PM
MDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA5374
UA United
CR5
8:10 AM
MDT
9:56 AM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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UA5256
UA United
E7W
11:44 AM
MDT
1:32 PM
MDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA1139
UA United
320
11:45 AM
MDT
1:30 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA5950
UA United
CR5
1:55 PM
MDT
3:40 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA5263
UA United
CR7
8:14 PM
MDT
9:56 PM
MDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Idaho Falls to Denver
2 carriers, 50 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 50 Flights/wk 457 mi 1h 47m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

IDA–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 457 miles in approximately 1h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IDA–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 43 319, 320, CR5, CR7, E7W 1h47-2h05 Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 CR5 1h52 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (50 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, IDA to DEN direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
50
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IDA to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
659
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
IDA → DEN
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
DEN → IDA
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Idaho Falls

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric IDA→DEN JAC→DEN SUN→DEN
Distance from IDA 67 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 50 43 14
Flight time 1h 47m 1h 34m 1h 36m
Airports within 200 miles of IDA with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Idaho Falls, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
457 mi / 736 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 47m to 2h 5m.
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.

IDA–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Idaho Falls to Denver route.
Route details
Distance457 mi / 736 km
Flight time1h 47m to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights50 out / 30 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: IDA
IATA / ICAOIDA / KIDA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation4,744 ft / 1,446 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IDA to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 47m to 2h 5m. The route covers 457 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 50 nonstop flights per week from IDA to DEN. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAC, COD, BOI, OMA, AZA, DSM, BNA, BFI, IAD, HND, PHX, SLC, LAS, SEA, DFW and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DEN to IDA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JAC, SUN and BZN. 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 IDA to DEN

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IDA to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IDA to DEN ranges from 1 hours 47 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 457 miles (736 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jackson (JAC), Hailey (SUN) and Bozeman (BZN).