Madison to Denver (MSN–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1968
UA United
320
5:00 AM
CDT
6:29 AM
MDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5545
UA United
E7W
5:00 AM
CDT
6:42 AM
MDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA2360
UA United
739
9:00 AM
CDT
10:35 AM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94061
F9 Frontier
32N
2:37 PM
CDT
4:15 PM
MDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2338
UA United
738
3:33 PM
CDT
5:06 PM
MDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5838
UA United
E75L
5:45 PM
CDT
7:33 PM
MDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA5761
UA United
E75L
5:48 PM
CDT
7:35 PM
MDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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UA5567
UA United
E7W
5:49 PM
CDT
7:40 PM
MDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91560+1
F9 Frontier
32N
10:42 AM
MDT
1:52 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2368
UA United
738
11:27 AM
MDT
2:38 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA5800
UA United
E75L
1:25 PM
MDT
4:49 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA4748
UA United
E7W
1:40 PM
MDT
5:04 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA4805
UA United
E7W
1:40 PM
MDT
5:04 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1894+1
UA United
739
5:40 PM
MDT
8:55 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5214
UA United
E7W
8:34 PM
MDT
11:59 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madison to Denver
2 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 824 mi 2h 29m nonstop -1h behind 40 1-stop hubs

MSN–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 824 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSN–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 37 320, 738, 739, E75L, E7W 2h29-2h51 100% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 4 32N 2h38 100%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (37 flights/wk, 90%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (4 flights/wk, 10%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSN to DEN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,387
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 Madison

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric MSN→DEN RFD→DEN MKE→DEN
Distance from MSN 66 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 7
Weekly flights 41 71
Flight time 2h 29m 2h 38m 2h 18m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MSN with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
824 mi / 1,326 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m 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.

MSN–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Denver route.
Route details
Distance824 mi / 1,326 km
Flight time2h 29m to 2h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights41 out / 40 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSN to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Truax Field to Denver International Airport take approximately 2h 29m to 2h 51m. The route covers 824 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and United Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from MSN to DEN. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FCM, TUL, MKE, ATW, CVG, DAL, BZN, PTK, SDF, PIT, AUS, YYZ, SLC, BOI, LAS, SAT, TYS, PWM, BOS, LAX, PDX, SFO, SJC, RSW, PBI, MIA, PUJ, MSP, EWR, ORD, ATL, DFW, PHX, DTW, CLT, LGA, PHL, MCO, DCA and TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Madison.
Yes, return flights from DEN to MSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RFD, MKE and ATW. 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 MSN to DEN

Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and United Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSN to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to DEN ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 824 miles (1,326 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FCM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago/Rockford (RFD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Appleton (ATW).