Vernal to Denver (VEL–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LF Contour Aviation | 7 | ERJ | 1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Vernal
| 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 |
Travel Essentials
VEL: MDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vernal, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).