Minot to Denver (MOT–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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604 mi airlines charter/private 27/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 15m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5265
Starts Sep 24
UA United
CR5
7:15 AM
CDT
8:17 AM
MDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5678
UA United
CR7
8:58 AM
CDT
10:04 AM
MDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4630
UA United
CR7
2:11 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
MDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5391
UA United
CR7
6:15 PM
CDT
7:28 PM
MDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4716
UA United
CR5
9:50 AM
MDT
12:48 PM
CDT
1h 58m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4726
Starts Sep 24
UA United
CR5
10:04 AM
MDT
1:03 PM
CDT
1h 59m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5357
UA United
CR7
1:30 PM
MDT
4:29 PM
CDT
1h 59m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5382
UA United
CR5
7:05 PM
MDT
10:05 PM
CDT
2h
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MSP Minneapolis 4h 41m AMDLKE ACAFCM Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 35m G4 ACCMF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minot to Denver
2 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 604 mi 2h 8m nonstop -1h behind

MOT–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 604 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MOT–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 27 CR5, CR7 2h02-2h13 Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (27 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (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, MOT to DEN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MOT to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
266
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
MOT → DEN
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
DEN → MOT
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Minot

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric MOT→DEN BIS→DEN DVL→DEN
Distance from MOT 106 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 3
Weekly flights 27 41 24
Flight time 2h 8m 1h 43m 2h 18m
Airports within 200 miles of MOT with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minot, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
604 mi / 972 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m 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.

MOT–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minot to Denver route.
Route details
Distance604 mi / 972 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights27 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MOT
IATA / ICAOMOT / KMOT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,716 ft / 523 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MOT to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Minot International Airport to Denver International Airport take about 2h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 604 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MOT to DEN: United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DEN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Denver is 1 hour behind Minot.
Yes, return flights from DEN to MOT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BIS, DVL and XWA. 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 MOT to DEN

Minot International Airport (MOT) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MOT to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MOT to DEN is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 604 miles (972 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bismarck (BIS), Devils Lake (DVL) and Williston (XWA).