Moline to Denver (MLI–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA4692
UA United
E7W
10:20 AM
CDT
12:29 PM
MDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5512
UA United
E7W
5:31 PM
MDT
8:48 PM
CDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Moline to Denver
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 750 mi 3h 9m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

MLI–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 750 miles in approximately 3h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLI–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 E7W 3h09 33% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MLI to DEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLI to DEN.
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One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
790
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
MLI → DEN
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
87%
Return
DEN → MLI
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MLI delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Moline

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric MLI→DEN PIA→DEN CID→DEN
Distance from MLI 69 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 7 7 20
Flight time 3h 9m 2h 5m 1h 57m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of MLI with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Moline, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
750 mi / 1,207 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 9m.
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.

MLI–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Moline to Denver route.
Route details
Distance750 mi / 1,207 km
Flight time3h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: MLI
IATA / ICAOMLI / KMLI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation590 ft / 180 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLI to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Quad City International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 3h 9m. The route covers 750 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MLI to DEN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, MKC, SDF, AZA, SAT, SJC, DFW, ORD, CLT, ATL, LAS, SRQ and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Moline.
Yes, return flights from DEN to MLI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIA, CID and RFD. 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 MLI to DEN

Quad City International Airport (MLI) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLI to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLI to DEN ranges from 3 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 750 miles (1,207 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Peoria (PIA), Cedar Rapids (CID) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).