Telluride to Denver (TEX–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TEX Airport Page →
218 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 31m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KG3714
KG Key Lime
J328
3:30 PM
MDT
4:30 PM
MDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG3712
KG Key Lime
FRJ
11:56 AM
MDT
12:39 PM
MDT
0h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 21m EJAKG AAACAS Phoenix (PHX) to Denver flights
OAK Oakland 5h 54m AN WN Oakland (OAK) to Denver flights
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Telluride to Denver
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 218 mi 1h nonstop

TEX–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 218 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TEX–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 7 J328 1h
Aircraft on this route
J328 Dornier 328JET – KG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (7 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, TEX to DEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TEX to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
112
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
TEX → DEN
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
DEN → TEX
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Telluride

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric TEX→DEN MTJ→DEN DRO→DEN
Distance from TEX 38 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 3
Weekly flights 7 45 61
Flight time 1h 0h 32m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of TEX with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Telluride, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
218 mi / 351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m gate to gate.
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.

TEX–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Telluride to Denver route.
Route details
Distance218 mi / 351 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TEX
IATA / ICAOTEX / KTEX
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation9,070 ft / 2,765 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TEX to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Telluride Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 218 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TEX to DEN: Key Lime Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Francisco Bay Oakland.
Yes, return flights from DEN to TEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MTJ, DRO and CEZ. 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 TEX to DEN

Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TEX to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TEX to DEN is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 218 miles (351 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Francisco Bay Oakland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montrose (MTJ), Durango (DRO) and Cortez (CEZ).