Detroit to Denver (YIP–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas ~3h 59m RJ ACCMF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~5h 3m 2IF9G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Denver flights
RFD Chicago/Rockford ~5h 5m KII Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Denver flights
PTK Pontiac ~5h 15m UA Pontiac (PTK) to Denver flights
DAL Dallas ~5h 47m SGX UAWN Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights
AEX Alexandria ~6h KG Alexandria (AEX) to Denver flights
ORD Chicago ~6h 9m UA AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
JAX Jacksonville ~6h 57m KII UAWN Jacksonville (JAX) to Denver flights
MTY Monterrey ~7h 53m VB Monterrey (MTY) to Denver flights
BDL Hartford ~8h 18m UA Hartford (BDL) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between YIP and DEN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
YIP → DEN
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
DEN → YIP
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric YIP→DEN DTW→DEN YQG→DEN
Distance from YIP 9 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 10 1
Weekly flights 143
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Detroit.
YIP: EDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
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.

YIP–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Denver route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIP
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to DEN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Denver is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from DEN to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, YQG and FNT. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Windsor (YQG) and Flint (FNT).