Richmond to Denver (RIC–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,479 mi airlines 34/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2620
UA United
738
8:00 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA2438
UA United
738
8:00 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA2493
UA United
738
8:15 AM
EDT
10:07 AM
MDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
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WN1899
WN Southwest
B38M
12:25 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2227
WN Southwest
7M8
12:35 PM
EDT
2:30 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4005
WN Southwest
7M8
2:20 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA1092
UA United
319
4:17 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
MDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
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F91581
F9 Frontier
32N
6:21 PM
EDT
8:33 PM
MDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA2030
UA United
319
9:50 AM
MDT
3:12 PM
EDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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WN4133
WN Southwest
738
10:57 AM
MDT
3:54 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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F91582+1
F9 Frontier
A20N
12:13 PM
MDT
5:17 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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WN4719
WN Southwest
73H
2:50 PM
MDT
8:10 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA1534
UA United
738
5:35 PM
MDT
11:07 PM
EDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA1646
UA United
738
5:50 PM
MDT
11:25 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Richmond to Denver
3 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 1,479 mi 3h 52m nonstop -2h behind 66 1-stop hubs

RIC–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,479 miles in approximately 3h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIC–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 22 319, 738 3h52-4h05 73% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8, B38M 3h55 73%
F9 Frontier 5 32N 4h12 73%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (22 flights/wk, 65%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (12 flights/wk, 35%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RIC to DEN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,587
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 Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric RIC→DEN PHF→DEN ORF→DEN
Distance from RIC 52 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 34 12
Flight time 3h 52m 3h 53m 3h 59m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,479 mi / 2,379 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 52m to 4h 12m.
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.

RIC–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,479 mi / 2,379 km
Flight time3h 52m to 4h 12m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights34 out / 30 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 3h 52m to 4h 12m. The route covers 1,479 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from RIC to DEN. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKC, TUL, ILN, MEM, SDF, CMH, CVG, FCM, LIT, INT, TYS, PDK, PIT, AFW, TEB, ORF, IND, YYZ, CHS, DRO, BZN, BCT, DAL, PVD, DCA, APF, JAC, NAS, BTV, SRQ, SBA, SAN, BUR, SFO, DTW, JFK, ANC, PHX, MSP, BDL, BOS, IAD, BNA, LAX, EWR, ORD, JAX, ATL, LAS, BWI, TPA, CLT, MIA, IAH, LGA, MCO, RSW, PHL, DFW, FLL, MDW, MSY, HND, BUF, PBI and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Richmond.
Yes, return flights from DEN to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, ORF and DCA. 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 RIC to DEN

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RIC to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to DEN ranges from 3 hours 52 minutes to 4 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,479 miles (2,379 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF) and Washington (DCA).