Denver (DEN) to Albany (ALB) flights
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to Albany International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,610-mile flight takes about 3h 31m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,610 mi · 2,591 km
- Flight time
- 3h 31m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying DEN to ALB
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A320-100/200 | 13,322 | 3h 41m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 32,764 | 3h 27m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to ALB flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:35am and the last at 5:53pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1556Southwest Airlines | 11:35am | 5:15pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3801Southwest Airlines | 5:05pm | 10:35pm | 24 | 58% |
| UA 1662United Airlines | 5:53pm | 11:35pm | 31 | 67% |
Is DEN to ALB on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 67% of 350 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 12pm were the most punctual (88%), those around 7pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 225 | 67% | 18 min | 0.4% |
| United Airlines | 125 | 67% | 30 min | 1.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | 14 | 93% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 72 | 68% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 25 | 88% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 14 | 57% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 33 | 69% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 166 | 64% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 22 | 55% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 30 | 4,740 | |
| September 2025 | 31 | 4,314 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 4,399 | |
| November 2025 | 18 | 2,497 | |
| December 2025 | 15 | 2,241 | |
| January 2026 | 12 | 1,609 | |
| February 2026 | 19 | 2,466 | |
| March 2026 | 3 | 470 | |
| April 2026 | 5 | 671 | |
| May 2026 | 36 | 4,472 | |
| June 2026 | 57 | 8,624 | |
| July 2026 | 63 | 9,721 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.