Philadelphia to Denver (PHL–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–DEN is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,554 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, QR | 41 | 320, 321, 738, 7M8 | 4h09-4h35 | Oneworld | BA, QR | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 37 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 3h35-4h05 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 21 | 738, 7M9 | 3h45-4h05 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 8 | A21N | 4h15-4h27 | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→DEN | TTN→DEN | ABE→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 36 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 142 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 4h 5m | 3h 37m | 3h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
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.
PHL–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to DEN
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier, Delta Air Lines and Aer Lingus. With 142 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to DEN is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,554 miles (2,500 km). There are approximately 142 weekly flights outbound and 177 return, totaling 319 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Newark (EWR).