Portland to Denver (PDX–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PDX–DEN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 989 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 115 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CM | 40 | 320, 32Q, 739, 7M9 | 2h38-2h40 | Star Alliance | CM | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 27 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h25-2h30 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 21 | 739, 73J, B39M | 2h42-2h50 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | A20N | 2h23 | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Portland
| Metric | PDX→DEN | EUG→DEN | RDM→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PDX | – | 106 mi | 116 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 109 | 27 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 23m | 2h 22m | 2h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PDX: PDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 7:00 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.
PDX–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PDX to DEN
Portland International Airport (PDX) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 109 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PDX to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PDX to DEN ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 989 miles (1,592 km). There are approximately 109 weekly flights outbound and 107 return, totaling 216 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
115 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FNL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eugene (EUG), Redmond (RDM) and Seattle (SEA).