Reno to Denver (RNO–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA225+1
UA United
738
5:30 AM
PDT
8:47 AM
MDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AC5160cs
AC Air Canada
738
5:30 AM
PDT
8:47 AM
MDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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WN2037
WN Southwest
738
6:45 AM
PDT
10:00 AM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AC3575cs
AC Air Canada
319
9:10 AM
PDT
12:32 PM
MDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA347+1
UA United
320
9:16 AM
PDT
12:38 PM
MDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4010
WN Southwest
738
10:35 AM
PDT
1:50 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN4155
WN Southwest
7S7
11:25 AM
PDT
2:40 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3610
WN Southwest
7M8
1:25 PM
PDT
4:40 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA1534+3
UA United
738
1:41 PM
PDT
4:55 PM
MDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AC3573cs
AC Air Canada
738
1:42 PM
PDT
5:03 PM
MDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA2857
UA United
738
1:44 PM
PDT
5:02 PM
MDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WN994
WN Southwest
737
1:50 PM
PDT
5:05 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN835
WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
PDT
5:15 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1475
WN Southwest
737
3:33 PM
PDT
6:33 PM
MDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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UA1225+1
UA United
319
6:33 PM
PDT
9:49 PM
MDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AC3957cs
AC Air Canada
319
6:38 PM
PDT
9:55 PM
MDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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WN1658
WN Southwest
738
8:35 AM
MDT
9:55 AM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1594
WN Southwest
73H
8:45 AM
MDT
10:05 AM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA2167+1
UA United
738
11:17 AM
MDT
12:42 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4027
WN Southwest
B38M
1:20 PM
MDT
2:40 PM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN433
WN Southwest
7M8
3:05 PM
MDT
4:25 PM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA1604+1
UA United
738
3:55 PM
MDT
5:20 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AC3956cs
AC Air Canada
319
4:05 PM
MDT
5:31 PM
PDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA719+3
UA United
738
7:06 PM
MDT
8:31 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AC3574cs
AC Air Canada
738
7:06 PM
MDT
8:31 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2043
WN Southwest
7S7
8:23 PM
MDT
9:32 PM
PDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1136cs
CM Copa
738
8:59 PM
MDT
10:29 PM
PDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2852+2
UA United
319
9:04 PM
MDT
10:30 PM
PDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3576cs
AC Air Canada
738
9:05 PM
MDT
10:36 PM
PDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1422
UA United
319
9:10 PM
MDT
10:36 PM
PDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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Reno to Denver
3 carriers, 81 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 81 Flights/wk 802 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead 73 1-stop hubs

RNO–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 802 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RNO–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 33 319, 320, 738 2h14-2h22 100% Star Alliance AC
WN Southwest Airlines 22 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7 2h-2h20 100%
B6 JetBlue 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AC, UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA, WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (33 flights/wk, 60%)
Unaffiliated: B6 + WN (22 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RNO to DEN direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
81
Outbound / wk
74
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,550
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 Reno

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric RNO→DEN SMF→DEN RDD→DEN
Distance from RNO 112 mi 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 6 1
Weekly flights 81 119 7
Flight time 2h 2h 20m 2h 36m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RNO with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Reno.
RNO: PDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
802 mi / 1,291 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 22m.
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.

RNO–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to Denver route.
Route details
Distance802 mi / 1,291 km
Flight time2h to 2h 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights81 out / 74 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: RNO
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RNO to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 22m. The route covers 802 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 81 nonstop flights per week from RNO to DEN. The return direction has about 74 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CCR, FNL, BOI, APA, PUB, AZA, FAT, RDD, COS, OAK, ABQ, SBA, CYS, ASE, GJT, EGE, JAC, SCF, HDN, MRY, TRM, EUG, BZN, BFI, SBP, YLW, FSD, DAL, GRK, FCA, PIA, OMA, MSP, BNA, MEM, MSN, HOU, MTN, MDW, MKE, MSY, PVR, CHA, PIT, TEB, YYZ, YOW, SRQ, APF, NAS, ANC, FLL, MIA, HND, PHX, ORD, SLC, DFW, SEA, ATL, LAX, SFO, LAS, LGB, IAH, BUR, SAN, PDX, AUS, SJC, GDL, SNA and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Reno.
Yes, return flights from DEN to RNO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SMF, RDD and CCR. 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 RNO to DEN

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RNO to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RNO to DEN ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 802 miles (1,291 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 155 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CCR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Redding (RDD) and Concord (CCR).