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

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WN2797
WN Southwest
B38M
6:05 AM
CDT
7:40 AM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
319
8:35 AM
CDT
10:26 AM
MDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94625
F9 Frontier
32N
2:53 PM
CDT
4:37 PM
MDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1712
UA United
319
3:58 PM
CDT
5:45 PM
MDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA778
UA United
319
4:05 PM
CDT
5:56 PM
MDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN2730
WN Southwest
7S7
5:00 PM
CDT
6:35 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2585
WN Southwest
73H
5:55 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2596
WN Southwest
7S7
7:04 PM
CDT
8:24 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94626
F9 Frontier
32N
10:40 AM
MDT
1:58 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WN2843
WN Southwest
738
11:00 AM
MDT
2:10 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2321
WN Southwest
7M8
11:05 AM
MDT
2:20 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1192
WN Southwest
737
11:23 AM
MDT
2:33 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA791
UA United
319
11:48 AM
MDT
2:52 PM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA2130
UA United
320
5:25 PM
MDT
8:39 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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WN1946
WN Southwest
73H
6:15 PM
MDT
9:45 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3338
WN Southwest
73H
7:59 PM
MDT
11:05 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Memphis to Denver
3 carriers, 52 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 871 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind 71 1-stop hubs

MEM–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 871 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 71 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
WN Southwest Airlines 26 73H, 7S7, B38M 2h20-2h35 35%
UA United Airlines 21 319 2h47-2h51 35% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 5 32N 2h44 35%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (31 flights/wk, 60%)
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 40%)
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
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,853
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
MEM → DEN
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
90%
Return
DEN → MEM
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → DEN delays →

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 3 4
Weekly flights 52 46
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 8m
Departure OTP 35%
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 20m to 2h 51m.
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 20m to 2h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights52 out / 44 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 20m to 2h 51m. The route covers 871 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from MEM to DEN. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, DSM, SDF, ECP, SHV, MSY, SAT, AMA, BHM, ICT, HDN, CMH, ASE, SCF, MAF, CLE, GEG, AVL, RNO, HSV, DAY, GTF, PDX, ONT, SMF, BCT, OAK, CHS, ELP, SNA, SEA, PBI, YYC, SJC, PNS, MRY, BDL, SFO, SJU, RDU, ANC, AUS, DAL, DCA, MSP, CVG, PHX, BOS, ATL, STL, ORD, HNL, BNA, MDW, HOU, DFW, IAH, CLT, DTW, TPA, SLC, MIA, MCO, EWR, PHL, FLL, LAS, BWI, LAX, LGA and NRT. 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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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 MEM to DEN

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 52 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 20 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 871 miles (1,401 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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