Indianapolis to Denver (IND–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IND–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 974 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 124 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 27 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h27-2h50 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 22 | 319, 738, 739 | 2h53-3h | Star Alliance | AC | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32N | 3h03 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Indianapolis
| Metric | IND→DEN | CVG→DEN | DAY→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IND | – | 98 mi | 111 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 53 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 27m | 2h 34m | 3h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IND: EDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 4:00 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.
IND–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IND to DEN
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IND to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IND to DEN ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes to 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 974 miles (1,568 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
124 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Dayton (DAY) and Louisville (SDF).