Madison to Denver (MSN–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 32m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 21 | 738 | 2h38-2h44 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 6 | 32N | 2h32 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Madison
| Metric | MSN→DEN | RFD→DEN | MKE→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSN | – | 66 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | – | 57 |
| Flight time | 2h 32m | 2h 38m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSN: CDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MSN to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSN to DEN ranges from 2 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 824 miles (1,326 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago/Rockford (RFD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Appleton (ATW).