Jackson to Denver (MKL–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 28m KG AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 28m KG ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Jackson to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 909 mi 2h 4m nonstop -1h behind

MKL–DEN had nonstop service from Key Lime Air, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 909 miles in 2h 4m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MKL–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKL to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
284
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
MKL → DEN
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
DEN → MKL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Jackson

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric MKL→DEN MEM→DEN BNA→DEN
Distance from MKL 71 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 8
Weekly flights 32 93
Flight time 2h 4m 1h 53m 2h 43m
Airports within 200 miles of MKL with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Jackson, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
909 mi / 1,462 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 4m gate to gate.
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.

MKL–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jackson to Denver route.
Route details
Distance909 mi / 1,462 km
Flight time2h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKL
IATA / ICAOMKL / KMKL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKL to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take about 2h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 909 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MKL to DEN: Key Lime Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 4m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Denver is 1 hour behind Jackson.
Yes, return flights from DEN to MKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEM, BNA and HSV. 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 MKL to DEN

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Denver International Airport (DEN) had nonstop service from Key Lime Air, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MKL to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKL to DEN is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 909 miles (1,462 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Memphis (MEM), Nashville (BNA) and Huntsville (HSV).