Denver (DEN) to Richmond (RIC) flights
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to Richmond International Airport, with about 22 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,481-mile flight takes about 3h 21m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,481 mi · 2,383 km
- Flight time
- 3h 21m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying DEN to RIC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 12 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 56,109 | 3h 26m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 42,299 | 3h 14m |
| Frontier Airlines | 3 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 12,676 | 3h 17m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to RIC flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:46am and the last at 5:25pm. 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 2011United Airlines | 9:46am | 3:12pm | 15 | 93% |
| UA 2030United Airlines | 9:50am | 3:12pm | 8 | 73% |
| WN 4106Southwest Airlines | 11:55am | 5:20pm | 16 | 81% |
| F9 1582Frontier Airlines | 12:26pm | 5:52pm | 11 | 89% |
| WN 920Southwest Airlines | 1:00pm | 6:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 1534United Airlines | 5:25pm | 10:51pm | 31 | 75% |
Is DEN to RIC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 818 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 12pm were the most punctual (80%), those around 1pm the least (59%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (50%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 439 | 74% | 19 min | 0.7% |
| Southwest Airlines | 290 | 63% | 17 min | 1% |
| Frontier Airlines | 89 | 89% | 7 min | 0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 87 | 79% | |
| 10am to 11am | 78 | 70% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 104 | 64% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 79 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 64 | 59% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 363 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 61 | 8,342 | |
| September 2025 | 59 | 7,931 | |
| October 2025 | 65 | 9,507 | |
| November 2025 | 58 | 7,796 | |
| December 2025 | 55 | 7,403 | |
| January 2026 | 45 | 6,144 | |
| February 2026 | 52 | 6,895 | |
| March 2026 | 64 | 9,084 | |
| April 2026 | 63 | 9,576 | |
| May 2026 | 74 | 10,649 | |
| June 2026 | 91 | 13,347 | |
| July 2026 | 98 | 14,410 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.