Sioux City to Denver (SUX–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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466 mi airlines 29/wk
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UA6078
UA United
CRJ
6:00 AM
CDT
6:53 AM
MDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6070
UA United
CRJ
6:10 AM
CDT
7:04 AM
MDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OO6070
OO SkyWest
CR2
12:03 PM
CDT
12:11 PM
MDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6068
UA United
CRJ
6:30 PM
CDT
7:24 PM
MDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6064
UA United
CRJ
6:32 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
MDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5104
UA United
CRJ
8:05 AM
MDT
10:45 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL460
DL Delta
8:46 AM
MDT
10:55 AM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5101
UA United
CRJ
9:04 PM
MDT
11:41 PM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sioux City to Denver
2 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 466 mi 1h 8m nonstop -1h behind 5 1-stop hubs

SUX–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 466 miles in approximately 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SUX–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 CRJ 1h53-1h54 Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 CR2 1h08
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – OO
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 97%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SUX to DEN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SUX to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
136
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
SUX → DEN
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
DEN → SUX
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 Sioux City

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric SUX→DEN OMA→DEN FSD→DEN
Distance from SUX 80 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 4
Weekly flights 29 115 38
Flight time 1h 8m 1h 28m 1h 52m
Airports within 200 miles of SUX with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Sioux City.
SUX: CDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux City, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
466 mi / 749 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m to 1h 54m.
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.

SUX–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux City to Denver route.
Route details
Distance466 mi / 749 km
Flight time1h 8m to 1h 54m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 15 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: SUX
IATA / ICAOSUX / KSUX
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation1,098 ft / 335 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SUX to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 8m to 1h 54m. The route covers 466 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from SUX to DEN. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, LAS, SJC, MCO and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Sioux City.
Yes, return flights from DEN to SUX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, FSD and LNK. 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 SUX to DEN

Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SUX to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SUX to DEN ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes to 1 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 466 miles (749 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Sioux Falls (FSD) and Lincoln (LNK).