Houston (HOU) to Denver (DEN) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from William P. Hobby Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 51 flights a week in July 2026. The 883-mile flight takes about 2h 26m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 883 mi · 1,421 km
- Flight time
- 2h 26m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying HOU to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 51 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 306,133 | 2h 26m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
HOU to DEN flight schedule
12 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:45am and the last at 8:35pm. 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 1913Southwest Airlines | 6:45am | 8:10am | 20 | 90% |
| WN 106Southwest Airlines | 7:55am | 9:25am | 16 | 88% |
| WN 133Southwest Airlines | 9:05am | 10:30am | 12 | 75% |
| WN 102Southwest Airlines | 9:25am | 10:55am | 10 | 70% |
| WN 4460Southwest Airlines | 11:05am | 12:30pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1431Southwest Airlines | 12:10pm | 1:35pm | 16 | 88% |
| WN 188Southwest Airlines | 3:00pm | 4:30pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1917Southwest Airlines | 3:20pm | 5:00pm | 11 | 73% |
| WN 1915Southwest Airlines | 4:20pm | 5:55pm | 16 | 38% |
| WN 1914Southwest Airlines | 5:00pm | 6:45pm | 5 | n/a |
| WN 1916Southwest Airlines | 6:10pm | 7:50pm | 24 | 42% |
| WN 614Southwest Airlines | 8:35pm | 10:05pm | 16 | 50% |
Is HOU to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 2,369 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (97%), those around 5pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,369 | 77% | 13 min | 0.3% |
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 | 206 | 97% | |
| 6am to 7am | 149 | 96% | |
| 7am to 8am | 87 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 213 | 83% | |
| 9am to 10am | 120 | 87% | |
| 10am to 11am | 148 | 84% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 84 | 75% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 157 | 72% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 100 | 76% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 119 | 84% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 165 | 60% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 130 | 55% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 172 | 60% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 111 | 71% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 106 | 78% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 130 | 73% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 132 | 75% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 189 | 25,028 | |
| September 2025 | 188 | 24,969 | |
| October 2025 | 197 | 27,102 | |
| November 2025 | 208 | 24,150 | |
| December 2025 | 231 | 30,428 | |
| January 2026 | 196 | 23,263 | |
| February 2026 | 184 | 23,044 | |
| March 2026 | 205 | 27,898 | |
| April 2026 | 179 | 21,555 | |
| May 2026 | 178 | 23,343 | |
| June 2026 | 202 | 27,087 | |
| July 2026 | 226 | 28,266 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.