Rock Springs to Denver (RKS–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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259 mi airlines 28/wk
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CM1247
CM Copa
CRJ
5:15 AM
MDT
6:45 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5093
UA United
CR2
5:15 AM
MDT
6:45 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA6074
UA United
CRJ
2:15 PM
MDT
3:36 PM
MDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA6059
UA United
CRJ
3:02 PM
MDT
3:48 PM
MDT
0h 46m
M T W T F S S
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CM1135
CM Copa
CR2
12:15 PM
MDT
1:33 PM
MDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA5116
UA United
CRJ
1:59 PM
MDT
3:14 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA6058
UA United
CRJ
9:00 PM
MDT
10:13 PM
MDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA6060
UA United
CRJ
9:00 PM
MDT
10:15 PM
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Rock Springs to Denver
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 259 mi 0h 46m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop RKS–DEN service, compared side by side.
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
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (28 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, RKS to DEN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RKS to DEN.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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
RKS → DEN
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
DEN → RKS
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Rock Springs

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
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
Airports within 200 miles of RKS with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rock Springs, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
259 mi / 417 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 46m to 1h 30m.
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.

RKS–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rock Springs to Denver route.
Route details
Distance259 mi / 417 km
Flight time0h 46m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: RKS
IATA / ICAORKS / KRKS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation6,764 ft / 2,062 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RKS to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 0h 46m to 1h 30m. The route covers 259 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from RKS to DEN. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DEN to RKS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VEL, RIW and HDN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 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).