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

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UA5123
UA United
CR2
6:00 AM
CDT
6:53 AM
MDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6064
UA United
CRJ
11:32 AM
CDT
12:26 PM
MDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA5035
UA United
CRJ
6:30 PM
CDT
7:24 PM
MDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA6079
UA United
CRJ
6:42 PM
CDT
7:35 PM
MDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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UA5104
UA United
CRJ
8:00 AM
MDT
10:41 AM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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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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Sioux City to Denver
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 466 mi 1h 53m nonstop -1h behind 7 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 53m. Beyond nonstop, 7 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 22 CR2, CRJ 1h53-1h54 Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 1
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (22 flights/wk, 96%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 4%)
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
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SUX to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
142
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 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 7 5
Weekly flights 22 108 59
Flight time 1h 53m 1h 24m 1h 43m
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 53m 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 53m to 1h 54m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 14 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: SUX
IATA / ICAOSUX / KSUX
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 53m to 1h 54m. The route covers 466 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from SUX to DEN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, SCF, LAS, SJC, MCO, ORD and HND. 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 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SUX to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SUX to DEN ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes to 1 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 466 miles (749 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 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).