Mountain View to Denver (NUQ–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Mountain View to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 951 mi 1h 56m nonstop +1h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between NUQ and DEN, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NUQ to DEN.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
84
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Other ways to reach Denver from Mountain View

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric NUQ→DEN SJC→DEN SFO→DEN
Distance from NUQ 8 mi 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 5 12
Weekly flights 1 93 303
Flight time 1h 56m 2h 25m 2h 24m
Airports within 200 miles of NUQ with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Mountain View.
NUQ: PDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mountain View, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
951 mi / 1,531 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m.
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.

NUQ–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mountain View to Denver route.
Route details
Distance951 mi / 1,531 km
Flight time1h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: NUQ
IATA / ICAONUQ / KNUQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NUQ to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Moffett Federal Airfield to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 56m. The route covers 951 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from NUQ to DEN. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEX, RNO, OAK, SLC, FAT, LAS, PSP, PHX, SNA, LAX, BZN, FCA, ELP, TUS, SEA, YVR, SAT, AUS, BNA, SJD, DAL, MDW, ECP, DFW, IAD, RSW, CHS, EWR, PBI, FLL, MIA, HNL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Mountain View.
Yes, return flights from DEN to NUQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC, SFO and OAK. 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 NUQ to DEN

Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

NUQ to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NUQ to DEN ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 951 miles (1,531 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK).