Memphis to Denver (MEM–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3406
WN Southwest
73H
6:35 AM
CDT
8:05 AM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA472
UA United
739
8:40 AM
CDT
10:26 AM
MDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1541
WN Southwest
7S7
1:35 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA498
UA United
319
3:23 PM
CDT
5:10 PM
MDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94625
F9 Frontier
32Q
5:09 PM
CDT
7:08 PM
MDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2585
WN Southwest
7S7
6:02 PM
CDT
7:19 PM
MDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4527
WN Southwest
B38M
10:30 AM
MDT
1:45 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2321
WN Southwest
B38M
10:35 AM
MDT
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA791
UA United
319
11:05 AM
MDT
2:27 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA756
UA United
319
11:08 AM
MDT
2:29 PM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94626+1
F9 Frontier
32Q
12:19 PM
MDT
3:41 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1946
WN Southwest
73H
1:35 PM
MDT
4:50 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2130+1
UA United
739
5:33 PM
MDT
8:54 PM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Memphis to Denver
4 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 871 mi 2h 17m nonstop -1h behind 101 1-stop hubs

MEM–DEN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 871 miles in approximately 2h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 101 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEM–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 319, 739 2h46-2h47 100% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 14 73H, 7S7 2h17-2h30 100%
F9 Frontier 5 32Q 2h59 100%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (19 flights/wk, 58%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 42%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEM to DEN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
101
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,755
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 Memphis

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric MEM→DEN LIT→DEN
Distance from MEM 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4
Weekly flights 33 44
Flight time 2h 17m 1h 59m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MEM with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Memphis.
MEM: CDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
871 mi / 1,401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m to 2h 59m.
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.

MEM–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Denver route.
Route details
Distance871 mi / 1,401 km
Flight time2h 17m to 2h 59m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights33 out / 39 return
1-stop connections101 hubs
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 2h 17m to 2h 59m. The route covers 871 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from MEM to DEN. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, OKC, COS, DSM, SGR, SHV, SBN, SDF, IND, PDK, CVG, MSY, LEX, BHM, TYS, AMA, CMH, AEX, GRR, HSV, ABQ, SCF, HDN, ASE, BTR, GSP, JAC, TVC, PTK, CLE, ELP, AVL, SAT, MAF, INT, GEG, DAY, RNO, PIT, GTF, YYZ, SRQ, APF, ONT, TRM, IAD, RSW, BCT, SMF, TEB, TPA, CHS, CLD, SNA, YYC, PBI, OAK, SJC, PDX, ILM, BDL, MRY, BTV, PNS, SEA, PLS, SFO, RDU, SJU, SLC, BNA, ANC, AUS, MSP, PHX, DAL, ATL, DCA, ORD, DFW, MDW, HNL, DTW, BOS, IAH, MIA, HOU, CLT, MCO, ORF, LAS, PHL, STL, BWI, EWR, FLL, HND, LGA, LAX, NRT and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Memphis.
Yes, return flights from DEN to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEM to DEN

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEM to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to DEN ranges from 2 hours 17 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 871 miles (1,401 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

101 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Little Rock (LIT).