Rifle to Denver (RIL–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RIL–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 164 miles in approximately 0h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KG Key Lime Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Rifle
| Metric | RIL→DEN | EGE→DEN | ASE→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RIL | – | 44 mi | 50 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 28 | 60 |
| Flight time | 0h 40m | 1h 10m | 1h 13m |
Travel Essentials
RIL: MDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Rifle, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RIL to DEN
Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air.
RIL to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIL to DEN ranges from 0 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 164 miles (264 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ASE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE), Aspen (ASE) and Grand Junction (GJT).