New York to Denver (LGA–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,616 mi airlines 127/wk
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Flight Schedule 40 flights Verified 23m ago
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WN1162
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 AM
EDT TB
8:25 AM
MDT
4h 25m
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WN2918
WN Southwest
738
6:55 AM
EDT TB
9:15 AM
MDT
4h 20m
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UA2000
UA United
7M8
7:10 AM
EDT TB
9:46 AM
MDT
4h 36m
M T W T F S S
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UA1812
UA United
32Q
7:20 AM
EDT TB
9:57 AM
MDT
4h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA1302
UA United
32Q
7:40 AM
EDT TB
9:55 AM
MDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DL751
DL Delta
BCS3
7:40 AM
EDT TC
10:10 AM
MDT
4h 30m
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UA295
UA United
32Q
7:40 AM
EDT TB
9:55 AM
MDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA513
UA United
7M8
8:00 AM
EDT TB
10:13 AM
MDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA586
UA United
7M8
10:00 AM
EDT TB
12:36 PM
MDT
4h 36m
M T W T F S S
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UA716
UA United
B38M
10:00 AM
EDT TB
12:36 PM
MDT
4h 36m
M T W T F S S
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WN1911
WN Southwest
737
10:25 AM
EDT TB
12:55 PM
MDT
4h 30m
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WN1663
WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
EDT TB
1:40 PM
MDT
4h 30m
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UA2200
UA United
7M8
12:25 PM
EDT TB
2:55 PM
MDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA2213
UA United
7M8
12:29 PM
EDT TB
2:43 PM
MDT
4h 14m
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DL716
DL Delta
223
1:59 PM
EDT TC
4:33 PM
MDT
4h 34m
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WN2919
WN Southwest
B38M
2:15 PM
EDT TB
4:40 PM
MDT
4h 25m
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UA1729
UA United
32Q
3:20 PM
EDT TB
5:56 PM
MDT
4h 36m
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UA1303
UA United
32Q
3:21 PM
EDT TB
6:02 PM
MDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN761
WN Southwest
7M8
4:40 PM
EDT TB
7:15 PM
MDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA1671
UA United
7M8
4:58 PM
EDT TB
7:32 PM
MDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
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UA1835
UA United
32Q
4:59 PM
EDT TB
7:40 PM
MDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN680
WN Southwest
B38M
5:00 PM
EDT TB
7:43 PM
MDT
4h 43m
M T W T F S S
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DL710
DL Delta
BCS3
6:29 PM
EDT TC
9:05 PM
MDT
4h 36m
M T W T F S S
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UA2046
UA United
B38M
6:29 PM
EDT TB
9:08 PM
MDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
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WN2921
WN Southwest
7S7
9:05 PM
EDT TB
11:40 PM
MDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN4532
WN Southwest
737
6:10 AM
MDT
11:50 AM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL398
DL Delta
223
7:12 AM
MDT TA
12:59 PM
EDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
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UA1442
UA United
32Q
8:05 AM
MDT
1:57 PM
EDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
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WN360
WN Southwest
B38M
9:20 AM
MDT
3:00 PM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA2446
UA United
32Q
9:49 AM
MDT
3:47 PM
EDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
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WN103
WN Southwest
B38M
11:10 AM
MDT
4:50 PM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA598
UA United
7M8
11:30 AM
MDT
5:23 PM
EDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
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DL751
DL Delta
BCS3
11:47 AM
MDT TA
5:30 PM
EDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
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UA1579
UA United
7M8
2:10 PM
MDT
7:59 PM
EDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
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WN1147
WN Southwest
7S7
2:45 PM
MDT
8:25 PM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA8177
UA United
B38M
4:10 PM
MDT
9:29 PM
EDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
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UA2168
UA United
7M8
4:10 PM
MDT
9:59 PM
EDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA2033
UA United
32Q
5:31 PM
MDT
11:24 PM
EDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
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WN2097
WN Southwest
7M8
5:35 PM
MDT
11:20 PM
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL716
DL Delta
223
5:55 PM
MDT
11:43 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
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New York to Denver
4 carriers, 127 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 127 Flights/wk 1,616 mi 4h 13m nonstop -2h behind 103 1-stop hubs

LGA–DEN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,616 miles in approximately 4h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 103 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 73 32Q, 7M8, B38M 4h13-4h41 100% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 34 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 4h20-4h43 100%
DL Delta Air Lines 20 223, BCS3 4h30-4h36 100% SkyTeam
F9 Frontier 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – DL
32Q Airbus A321neo – UA
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA, WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA, WN
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – DL
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (73 flights/wk, 57%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (35 flights/wk, 27%)
SkyTeam: DL (20 flights/wk, 16%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to DEN direction.
Mon
20
flights
Tue
20
flights
Wed
20
flights
Thu
18
flights
Fri
18
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
19
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
25
Nonstop flights
127
Outbound / wk
93
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
103
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,290
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.

Other ways to reach Denver from New York

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric LGA→DEN JFK→DEN TEB→DEN
Distance from LGA 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 13 2
Weekly flights 127 131 1
Flight time 4h 13m 4h 34m 3h 54m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind New York.
LGA: EDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,616 mi / 2,600 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 13m to 4h 43m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

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.

LGA–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,616 mi / 2,600 km
Flight time4h 13m to 4h 43m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights127 out / 93 return
1-stop connections103 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 4h 13m to 4h 43m. The route covers 1,616 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 127 nonstop flights per week from LGA to DEN. The return direction has about 93 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, MMU, PWK, CPS, HPN, RIL, APA, CID, RAP, DAY, PHL, BWI, EGE, EWR, PVD, BDL, CHA, TEX, ASE, JFK, JAC, BCT, VPS, LAS, SCF, APF, PHX, SLC, BZN, AUS, TVC, LGB, BTV, BFI, OAK, MCN, NAS, BFL, ECP, SJC, SFO, PNS, PWM, SJU, PIT, SRQ, PBI, IAD, RDU, DTW, BHM, BNA, MDW, MSP, OMA, DAL, BOS, ORD, LEX, MSN, YUL, STL, DFW, MCI, OKC, CMH, ATL, CLE, ILM, HOU, MYR, GRR, DSM, HSV, IAH, MKE, DCA, CLT, JAX, BUF, RIC, MEM, YYZ, LIT, MCO, SYR, XNA, MIA, IND, TUL, TYS, MSY, ORF, SDF, TPA, AVL, CVG, CHS, FLL, GSP, SAV, ALB and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from DEN to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. 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 LGA to DEN

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 127 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to DEN ranges from 4 hours 13 minutes to 4 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,616 miles (2,600 km). There are approximately 127 weekly flights outbound and 93 return, totaling 220 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

103 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).