Sioux Falls (FSD) to Denver (DEN) flights
SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 41 flights a week in July 2026. The 483-mile flight takes about 1h 52m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 483 mi · 777 km
- Flight time
- 1h 52m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying FSD to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 31 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ550 | 76,739 | 1h 52m |
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-900ER | 49,443 | 1h 56m |
| Frontier Airlines | 3 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 17,277 | 1h 47m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
FSD to DEN flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 8:08pm. 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 5701United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:00am | 6:53am | 31 | 92% |
| UA 2742United Airlines | 9:30am | 10:16am | 10 | 80% |
| UA 1849United Airlines | 9:35am | 10:28am | 21 | 63% |
| UA 5319United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:25am | 12:15pm | 26 | 83% |
| UA 5492United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:33pm | 2:27pm | 31 | 92% |
| UA 5848United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:05pm | 6:07pm | 31 | 69% |
| UA 5296United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:50pm | 7:45pm | 15 | 29% |
| UA 5353United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:51pm | 7:55pm | 7 | 59% |
| F9 2107Frontier Airlines | 8:08pm | 9:01pm | 11 | 68% |
Is FSD to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 1,818 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 1pm were the most punctual (92%), 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 | 1,679 | 81% | 17 min | 1.5% |
| Frontier Airlines | 139 | 71% | 32 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 | 45 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 316 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 55 | 70% | |
| 9am to 10am | 310 | 75% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 157 | 89% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 324 | 92% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 69 | 84% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 61 | 77% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 310 | 68% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 74 | 49% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 59 | 68% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 182 | 14,274 | |
| September 2025 | 158 | 13,374 | |
| October 2025 | 160 | 14,084 | |
| November 2025 | 129 | 10,946 | |
| December 2025 | 127 | 11,226 | |
| January 2026 | 130 | 10,505 | |
| February 2026 | 120 | 10,623 | |
| March 2026 | 128 | 10,135 | |
| April 2026 | 133 | 9,840 | |
| May 2026 | 169 | 12,182 | |
| June 2026 | 181 | 12,712 | |
| July 2026 | 183 | 13,716 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.