Pierre to Denver (PIR–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5128
UA United
CRJ
6:15 AM
CDT
6:51 AM
MDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5141
UA United
CRJ
6:15 AM
CDT
6:55 AM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5059
UA United
CRJ
5:15 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6065
UA United
CRJ
5:29 PM
CDT
6:05 PM
MDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OO6065
OO SkyWest
CR2
6:14 PM
CDT
6:37 PM
MDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL430
DL Delta
8:00 AM
MDT
10:04 AM
CDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA5084
UA United
CR2
1:45 PM
MDT
4:18 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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UA5091
UA United
CR2
8:42 PM
MDT
11:15 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6058
UA United
CRJ
9:05 PM
MDT
11:41 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Pierre to Denver
3 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 385 mi 1h 23m nonstop -1h behind 1 1-stop hubs

PIR–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Key Lime Air lead the route. The flight covers 385 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PIR–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 24 CRJ 1h36-1h40 Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 CR2 1h23
KG Key Lime Air 0
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – OO
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (24 flights/wk, 96%)
Unaffiliated: KG + OO (1 flights/wk, 4%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PIR to DEN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PIR to DEN.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PIR → DEN
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
DEN → PIR
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Pierre

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric PIR→DEN RAP→DEN ATY→DEN
Distance from PIR 139 mi 158 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 1
Weekly flights 25 76 7
Flight time 1h 23m 1h 32m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of PIR with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Pierre.
PIR: CDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pierre, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
385 mi / 619 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m to 1h 40m.
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.

PIR–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pierre to Denver route.
Route details
Distance385 mi / 619 km
Flight time1h 23m to 1h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights25 out / 22 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: PIR
IATA / ICAOPIR / KPIR
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,744 ft / 532 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PIR to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Pierre Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 23m to 1h 40m. The route covers 385 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Key Lime Air, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from PIR to DEN. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Pierre.
Yes, return flights from DEN to PIR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RAP, ATY and BIS. 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 PIR to DEN

Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PIR to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIR to DEN ranges from 1 hours 23 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 385 miles (619 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SFO. Nearby alternative airports include Rapid City (RAP), Watertown (ATY) and Bismarck (BIS).