Vernal to Denver (VEL–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LF3392
LF Contour
ERJ
8:30 AM
MDT
9:55 AM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3393
LF Contour
E135
5:40 PM
MDT
7:05 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vernal to Denver
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 259 mi 1h 25m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

VEL–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 259 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VEL–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 7 ERJ 1h25
Aircraft on this route
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (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, VEL 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 VEL to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
122
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
VEL → DEN
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
DEN → VEL
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Vernal

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric VEL→DEN RKS→DEN GJT→DEN
Distance from VEL 83 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 5
Weekly flights 7 28 86
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 46m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of VEL with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vernal, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
259 mi / 416 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
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.

VEL–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vernal to Denver route.
Route details
Distance259 mi / 416 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: VEL
IATA / ICAOVEL / KVEL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation5,278 ft / 1,609 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VEL to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Vernal Regional Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 259 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Contour Aviation.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from VEL to DEN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DEN to VEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RKS, GJT and CNY. 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 VEL to DEN

Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VEL to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VEL to DEN ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 259 miles (416 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rock Springs (RKS), Grand Junction (GJT) and Moab (CNY).