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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA287
UA United
738
3:23 PM
EDT
6:02 PM
MDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA572
UA United
7M8
9:45 AM
MDT
3:41 PM
EDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA372
UA United
7M8
9:54 AM
MDT
3:49 PM
EDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Portland to Denver
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,778 mi 4h 39m nonstop -2h behind 42 1-stop hubs

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, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 738 4h39 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – 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
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,716
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.

Other ways to reach Denver from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric PWM→DEN BOS→DEN
Distance from PWM 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 11
Weekly flights 7 122
Flight time 4h 39m 4h 22m
Departure OTP 100%
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.
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 connections42 hubs
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 approximately 4h 39m. The route covers 1,778 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PWM to DEN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRB, HPN, MSP, TEB, IND, YYZ, BOS, ORF, ILM, MSY, ALB, DAL, CVG, PHX, YYC, APF, PBI, STS, OAK, RDU, FLL, DCA, IAD, JFK, ORD, CMH, CLT, ATL, TPA, PHL, BNA, PIT, EWR, LGA, BWI, DTW, MCO, DFW, RSW, SRQ, CHS and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 BOS. 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 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 ranges from 4 hours 39 minutes. 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

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GRB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Boston (BOS).