Rifle to Denver (RIL–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Rifle to Denver
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 164 mi 0h 48m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

RIL–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 164 miles in approximately 0h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIL–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIL to DEN.
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One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
182
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
RIL → DEN
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
DEN → RIL
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Rifle

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric RIL→DEN EGE→DEN ASE→DEN
Distance from RIL 44 mi 50 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 1 42 78
Flight time 0h 48m 1h 14m 0h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of RIL with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Denver is 0 hours the same as Rifle.
RIL: MDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rifle, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
164 mi / 264 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 48m.
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.

RIL–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rifle to Denver route.
Route details
Distance164 mi / 264 km
Flight time0h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: RIL
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIL to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Garfield County Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 0h 48m. The route covers 164 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Key Lime Air.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RIL to DEN. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TSM, HDN, ASE, EGE, GUC, SLC, RNO, LAS, PHX, BZN, ELP, STL, OMA, MSP, YLW, SMF, SJC, LIT, LAX, SBA, IAH, DAL, MDW, SAT, IND, SFO, OAK, AUS, ORD, DFW, PIT, ATL, CLT, YYZ, NAS, SRQ, PHL and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DEN to RIL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EGE, ASE and GJT. 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 RIL to DEN

Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIL to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIL to DEN ranges from 0 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 164 miles (264 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE), Aspen (ASE) and Grand Junction (GJT).