Denver (DEN) to Memphis (MEM) flights
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to Frederick W. Smith International Airport, with about 30 flights a week in July 2026. The 872-mile flight takes about 2h 11m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 872 mi · 1,403 km
- Flight time
- 2h 11m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying DEN to MEM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 14 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 75,199 | 2h 13m |
| Southwest Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 59,058 | 2h 8m |
| Frontier Airlines | 3 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 21,356 | 2h 15m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to MEM flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:05am and the last at 7:05pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1112United Airlines | 11:05am | 2:26pm | 10 | 87% |
| WN 1280Southwest Airlines | 11:05am | 2:20pm | 12 | 92% |
| WN 4662Southwest Airlines | 11:15am | 2:30pm | 16 | 94% |
| UA 2789United Airlines | 11:29am | 2:50pm | 21 | 95% |
| F9 4626Frontier Airlines | 3:43pm | 7:03pm | 11 | 85% |
| UA 2130United Airlines | 5:25pm | 8:42pm | 31 | 73% |
| WN 179Southwest Airlines | 5:35pm | 8:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 210Southwest Airlines | 6:00pm | 9:30pm | 12 | 8% |
| WN 3615Southwest Airlines | 6:05pm | 9:35pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3317Southwest Airlines | 7:05pm | 10:20pm | 4 | n/a |
Is DEN to MEM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 1,395 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (88%), those around 7pm the least (46%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 728 | 83% | 13 min | 0.8% |
| Southwest Airlines | 522 | 65% | 23 min | 1.1% |
| Frontier Airlines | 145 | 85% | 10 min | 0.7% |
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 | 150 | 83% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 383 | 88% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 28 | 57% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 69 | 82% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 50 | 84% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 82 | 81% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 302 | 74% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 125 | 71% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 134 | 46% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 34 | 47% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 103 | 10,590 | |
| September 2025 | 102 | 12,160 | |
| October 2025 | 105 | 12,445 | |
| November 2025 | 102 | 11,015 | |
| December 2025 | 106 | 12,172 | |
| January 2026 | 98 | 11,043 | |
| February 2026 | 95 | 10,233 | |
| March 2026 | 129 | 15,304 | |
| April 2026 | 124 | 12,560 | |
| May 2026 | 128 | 15,397 | |
| June 2026 | 128 | 15,977 | |
| July 2026 | 134 | 16,773 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.