New York to Denver (LGA–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LGA–DEN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,616 miles in approximately 4h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 63 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 3h52-4h53 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 48 | 32Q, 738, 7M8, A21N, B38M | 4h01-4h36 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 20 | 738 | 4h08-4h19 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from New York
| Metric | LGA→DEN | JFK→DEN | TEB→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGA | – | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 13 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 131 | 125 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 13m | 4h 12m | 3h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LGA: EDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, 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.
LGA–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGA to DEN
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 131 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LGA to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGA to DEN is about 4 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,616 miles (2,600 km). There are approximately 131 weekly flights outbound and 125 return, totaling 256 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Pittsburgh and Kansas City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).