Pittsburgh to Denver (PIT–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,287 mi airlines 41/wk
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WN1746
WN Southwest
B38M
5:15 AM
EDT
6:55 AM
MDT
3h 40m
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WN1704
WN Southwest
73H
6:05 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA1765
UA United
739
8:15 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA1816
UA United
319
4:25 PM
EDT
6:16 PM
MDT
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN1661
WN Southwest
7S7
5:55 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2208
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3198
WN Southwest
7S7
6:20 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN4285
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2726
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA1308
UA United
A21N
10:15 AM
MDT
3:18 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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WN1725
WN Southwest
738
10:40 AM
MDT
3:35 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4215
WN Southwest
73H
11:20 AM
MDT
4:20 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN8879
WN Southwest
738
5:27 PM
MDT
10:32 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA673
UA United
738
5:37 PM
MDT
10:50 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA1246
UA United
739
5:40 PM
MDT
10:26 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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WN3239
WN Southwest
73H
6:10 PM
MDT
11:20 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2718
WN Southwest
73H
7:51 PM
MDT
1:27 AM+1
EDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
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Pittsburgh to Denver
3 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 1,287 mi 3h 30m nonstop -2h behind 74 1-stop hubs

PIT–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,287 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PIT–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 27 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h30-3h40 75%
UA United Airlines 14 319, 739 3h50-3h51 75% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 2 75%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (29 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PIT to DEN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PIT to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,453
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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
PIT → DEN
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
98%
Return
DEN → PIT
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PIT delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Pittsburgh

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric PIT→DEN CLE→DEN
Distance from PIT 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4
Weekly flights 41 53
Flight time 3h 30m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of PIT with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Pittsburgh.
PIT: EDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,287 mi / 2,071 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m to 3h 51m.
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.

PIT–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pittsburgh to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,287 mi / 2,071 km
Flight time3h 30m to 3h 51m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights41 out / 49 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PIT to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 3h 30m to 3h 51m. The route covers 1,287 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from PIT to DEN. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKC, CVG, MEM, OMA, PNS, ASE, BUF, GUC, DSM, SDF, HPN, MTJ, RIC, CPR, EGE, SLN, LNK, GSP, SCF, NAS, PVD, BCT, GEG, GCM, SJC, SAV, PUJ, SJU, DCA, CUN, SRQ, PBI, MSP, DTW, AUS, ATL, BNA, JAX, BDL, ORD, MDW, STL, JFK, CLE, BWI, DFW, IAD, PHL, RDU, PHX, EWR, RSW, LAS, IAH, CLT, MIA, CMH, BOS, SFO, MCO, LGA, LHR, TPA, FLL, HOU, CHS, DAL, MSY, SEA, LAX, SLC, YYZ, MSN and SYR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Pittsburgh.
Yes, return flights from DEN to PIT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PIT to DEN

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PIT to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIT to DEN ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,287 miles (2,071 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).