Portland to Denver (PWM–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,778 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 7m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA287
UA United
7M8
3:31 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
MDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA372
UA United
7M8
9:54 AM
MDT
3:49 PM
EDT
3h 55m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1598
UA United
7M8
9:54 AM
MDT
3:49 PM
EDT
3h 55m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 6h 1m DLSY ACAFCM Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver flights
BWI Baltimore 6h 18m WN UAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Denver flights
DTW Detroit 6h 21m AFDLWS ACAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Denver flights
IAD Dulles 6h 34m AVCMEJA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Denver flights
ORD Chicago 6h 36m AANZQR AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
PIT Pittsburgh 6h 39m MX UAWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Denver flights
EWR Newark 6h 40m ACCMOS SNTPUA Newark (EWR) to Denver flights
LGA New York 6h 40m AADLWS DLUAWN New York (LGA) to Denver flights
JFK New York 6h 54m AMB6DL AFB6DL New York (JFK) to Denver flights
MDW Chicago 6h 58m WN UAWN Chicago (MDW) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Portland to Denver
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,778 mi 4h 39m nonstop -2h behind

PWM–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,778 miles in approximately 4h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PWM–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 7M8 4h39 50% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PWM to DEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWM to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,104
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
PWM → DEN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
74%
Return
DEN → PWM
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PWM delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric PWM→DEN BED→DEN BOS→DEN
Distance from PWM 95 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 12
Weekly flights 7 1 128
Flight time 4h 39m 4h 17m 4h 24m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of PWM with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,778 mi / 2,861 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 39m gate to gate.
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.

PWM–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,778 mi / 2,861 km
Flight time4h 39m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWM
IATA / ICAOPWM / KPWM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWM to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Jetport to Denver International Airport take about 4h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 1,778 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PWM to DEN: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Denver is 2 hours behind Portland.
Yes, return flights from DEN to PWM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BED, BOS and BGR. 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 PWM to DEN

Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PWM to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWM to DEN is about 4 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,778 miles (2,861 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bedford (BED), Boston (BOS) and Bangor (BGR).