Ontario to Denver (ONT–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
F91500+2
F9 Frontier
32N
12:59 AM
PDT
4:15 AM
MDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2446+1
UA United
738
5:00 AM
PDT T2
8:22 AM
MDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC5423cs
AC Air Canada
738
5:10 AM
PDT T2
8:32 AM
MDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42177cs
Y4 Volaris
A20N
6:20 AM
PDT
9:43 AM
MDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1666
WN Southwest
B38M
6:25 AM
PDT T4
9:35 AM
MDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN113
WN Southwest
B38M
6:55 AM
PDT T4
10:05 AM
MDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3303
WN Southwest
738
12:50 PM
PDT T4
4:00 PM
MDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3961cs
AC Air Canada
320
1:34 PM
PDT T2
4:56 PM
MDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1263+1
UA United
738
1:40 PM
PDT T2
5:02 PM
MDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3653
WN Southwest
737
3:48 PM
PDT T4
6:47 PM
MDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1316
UA United
320
6:30 PM
PDT T2
9:51 PM
MDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3779
AC Air Canada
320
6:30 PM
PDT T2
9:51 PM
MDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92908
F9 Frontier
321
7:00 PM
PDT
10:06 PM
MDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92907
F9 Frontier
32N
6:00 AM
MDT
7:26 AM
PDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4040
WN Southwest
737
8:30 AM
MDT
9:50 AM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN106
WN Southwest
737
8:35 AM
MDT
9:55 AM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3003
AC Air Canada
738
11:15 AM
MDT
12:38 PM
PDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA430+1
UA United
738
11:15 AM
MDT
12:38 PM
PDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3005
AC Air Canada
738
11:15 AM
MDT
12:38 PM
PDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2877
WN Southwest
738
11:50 AM
MDT
1:10 PM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1353
WN Southwest
737
1:45 PM
MDT
3:10 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN556
WN Southwest
7S7
2:25 PM
MDT
3:45 PM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3662
WN Southwest
737
3:25 PM
MDT
4:45 PM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3424
AC Air Canada
320
4:05 PM
MDT
5:28 PM
PDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1656
UA United
320
4:05 PM
MDT
5:28 PM
PDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1984
WN Southwest
738
6:40 PM
MDT
8:05 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA450+1
UA United
738
7:10 PM
MDT
8:36 PM
PDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3499cs
AC Air Canada
738
7:10 PM
MDT
8:36 PM
PDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2028+1
UA United
738
7:10 PM
MDT
8:36 PM
PDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1708
WN Southwest
7M8
9:15 PM
MDT
10:40 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91261+1
F9 Frontier
320
10:29 PM
MDT
11:55 PM
PDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ontario to Denver
3 carriers, 86 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 86 Flights/wk 818 mi 1h 59m nonstop +1h ahead 55 1-stop hubs

ONT–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 818 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ONT–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 25 737, 738, B38M 1h59-2h10 100%
UA United Airlines Also: AC 20 320, 738 2h21-2h22 100% Star Alliance AC
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 14 321, 32N 2h06-2h16 100% Y4
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AC, UA
321 Airbus A321 – F9
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA, WN
A20N Airbus A320neo – Y4
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (39 flights/wk, 66%)
Star Alliance: UA (20 flights/wk, 34%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ONT to DEN direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
86
Outbound / wk
90
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ONT to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,098
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 Ontario

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric ONT→DEN SBD→DEN SNA→DEN
Distance from ONT 21 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 6
Weekly flights 86 2 125
Flight time 1h 59m 1h 40m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ONT with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ontario, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
818 mi / 1,316 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m to 2h 23m.
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.

ONT–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ontario to Denver route.
Route details
Distance818 mi / 1,316 km
Flight time1h 59m to 2h 23m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights86 out / 90 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: ONT
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ONT to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ontario International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 59m to 2h 23m. The route covers 818 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 86 nonstop flights per week from ONT to DEN. The return direction has about 90 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, PSP, BUR, PVU, SNA, BFL, SBP, AFW, SGR, FCA, PRC, SJD, RFD, ILN, SDF, CVG, OKC, HPN, SAV, ABE, MCO, FLL, EWR, MIA, NAS, ANC, HND, GDL, OGG, DAL, PHX, ORD, SLC, BNA, BWI, SEA, MDW, LAS, OAK, HNL, DFW, SFO, CLT, SJC, SMF, ATL, PDX, SBA, IAH, AUS, BOI, JFK, HOU, STS and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Ontario.
Yes, return flights from DEN to ONT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBD, SNA and LGB. 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 ONT to DEN

Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 86 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ONT to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ONT to DEN ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes to 2 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 818 miles (1,316 km). There are approximately 86 weekly flights outbound and 90 return, totaling 176 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Bernardino (SBD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Long Beach (LGB).