Santa Fe to Denver (SAF–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5495
UA United
CR7
7:47 AM
MDT
9:14 AM
MDT
1h 27m
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UA5661
UA United
CR5
10:30 AM
MDT
12:01 PM
MDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA5878
UA United
CR5
3:09 PM
MDT
3:38 PM
MDT
0h 29m
M T W T F S S
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UA5648
UA United
CR7
3:20 PM
MDT
4:51 PM
MDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA5377
UA United
CR5
3:24 PM
MDT
5:00 PM
MDT
1h 36m
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UA5412
UA United
CR7
6:00 PM
MDT
7:31 PM
MDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA4705
UA United
CR5
7:45 AM
MDT
9:09 AM
MDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA4731
UA United
E75L
7:45 AM
MDT
9:08 AM
MDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA5310
UA United
CR5
11:22 AM
MDT
12:49 PM
MDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA6031
UA United
CR5
2:35 PM
MDT
4:07 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA5643
UA United
CR5
3:50 PM
MDT
5:10 PM
MDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA4684
UA United
CR7
7:06 PM
MDT
8:31 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Santa Fe to Denver
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 303 mi 0h 29m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

SAF–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 303 miles in approximately 0h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAF–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 42 CR5, CR7 0h29-1h36 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (42 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, SAF to DEN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAF to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
510
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
SAF → DEN
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
DEN → SAF
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Santa Fe

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric SAF→DEN ABQ→DEN TSM→DEN
Distance from SAF 49 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 42 114 5
Flight time 0h 29m 0h 20m 0h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of SAF with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Fe, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
303 mi / 488 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 29m to 1h 36m.
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.

SAF–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Fe to Denver route.
Route details
Distance303 mi / 488 km
Flight time0h 29m to 1h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: SAF
IATA / ICAOSAF / KSAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation6,348 ft / 1,935 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAF to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 0h 29m to 1h 36m. The route covers 303 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from SAF to DEN. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, OKC, SCF, OMA, TUS, ELP, LAS, PSP, STL, ONT, SNA, IAH, BNA, HOU, SJC, DAL, BHM, AUS, MDW, OAK, SJD, SFO, CLT, IAD, BOS, MIA, DFW, LAX, PHX and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DEN to SAF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ABQ, TSM and ALS. 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 SAF to DEN

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAF to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAF to DEN ranges from 0 hours 29 minutes to 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 303 miles (488 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Albuquerque (ABQ), Taos (TSM) and Alamosa (ALS).