Rock Springs to Denver (RKS–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RKS–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 259 miles in approximately 0h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 21 | CR2, CRJ | 0h46-1h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | CRJ | 1h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Rock Springs
| Metric | RKS→DEN | VEL→DEN | RIW→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RKS | – | 83 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 7 | 21 |
| Flight time | 0h 46m | 1h 25m | 1h 24m |
Travel Essentials
RKS: MDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Rock Springs, 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.
RKS–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RKS to DEN
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RKS to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RKS to DEN ranges from 0 hours 46 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 259 miles (417 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vernal (VEL), Riverton (RIW) and Hayden (HDN).