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. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 989 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 43 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h25-3h10 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 40 | 320, 739, 7M8, 7M9, B39M | 2h33-3h31 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 7M9 | 2h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | 739 | 2h33 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | A21N | 2h37 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 104 | 41 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 30m | 2h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PDX: MDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 6:00 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, Copa Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 104 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 25 minutes to 3 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 989 miles (1,592 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 112 return, totaling 216 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RDD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eugene (EUG), Redmond (RDM) and Seattle (SEA).