Philadelphia to Denver (PHL–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–DEN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,554 miles in approximately 3h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 141 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 54 | 32Q, 738, 7M8, 7M9, B39M | 4h01-4h22 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, EI | 38 | 320, 321, 738, 7M8 | 3h59-4h25 | Oneworld | BA, EI | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 15 | 738, 7M8, 7S7 | 4h05-4h10 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32N | 4h28 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→DEN | ABE→DEN | EWR→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 55 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 141 | 2 | 101 |
| Flight time | 3h 59m | 4h 2m | 4h 18m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
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, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 141 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to DEN ranges from 3 hours 59 minutes to 4 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,554 miles (2,500 km). There are approximately 141 weekly flights outbound and 165 return, totaling 306 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
141 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CPS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).