Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines International Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 51 flights a week in July 2026. The 589-mile flight takes about 2h 1m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 589 mi · 948 km
- Flight time
- 2h 1m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying DSM to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 20 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ200 | 58,554 | 2h 2m |
| Southwest Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 65,354 | 1h 51m |
| United Airlines | 14 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200 | 80,019 | 2h 8m |
| Frontier Airlines | 3 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 21,426 | 2h 0m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DSM to DEN flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:45am and the last at 7:10pm. 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 4777United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:45am | 6:52am | 31 | 88% |
| WN 255Southwest Airlines | 7:00am | 7:50am | 14 | 93% |
| UA 1521United Airlines | 9:13am | 10:22am | 31 | 83% |
| UA 5950United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:33am | 12:43pm | 18 | 100% |
| UA 5288United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:34am | 12:45pm | 8 | 96% |
| UA 2064United Airlines | 1:35pm | 2:43pm | 21 | 90% |
| UA 5277United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:40pm | 2:51pm | 10 | 84% |
| F9 1677Frontier Airlines | 2:19pm | 3:23pm | 11 | 84% |
| WN 1712Southwest Airlines | 2:25pm | 3:15pm | 26 | 73% |
| WN 366Southwest Airlines | 4:50pm | 5:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 1781United Airlines | 5:21pm | 6:25pm | 31 | 65% |
| WN 1545Southwest Airlines | 6:40pm | 7:35pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 518Southwest Airlines | 7:10pm | 7:55pm | 4 | n/a |
Is DSM to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 2,327 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (97%), those around 5pm the least (68%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,611 | 84% | 16 min | 0.7% |
| Southwest Airlines | 559 | 82% | 15 min | 0.5% |
| Frontier Airlines | 157 | 84% | 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 317 | 88% | |
| 6am to 7am | 273 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 56 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 73 | 93% | |
| 9am to 10am | 365 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 158 | 97% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 402 | 90% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 121 | 89% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 363 | 68% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 49 | 74% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 82 | 49% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 223 | 23,449 | |
| September 2025 | 224 | 22,750 | |
| October 2025 | 198 | 19,874 | |
| November 2025 | 159 | 16,194 | |
| December 2025 | 168 | 15,958 | |
| January 2026 | 162 | 13,359 | |
| February 2026 | 147 | 13,397 | |
| March 2026 | 186 | 17,234 | |
| April 2026 | 189 | 16,170 | |
| May 2026 | 217 | 20,161 | |
| June 2026 | 219 | 23,584 | |
| July 2026 | 225 | 23,382 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.