Indianapolis (IND) to Denver (DEN) flights
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Indianapolis International Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 54 flights a week in July 2026. The 976-mile flight takes about 2h 46m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 976 mi · 1,571 km
- Flight time
- 2h 46m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying IND to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 34 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 190,816 | 2h 42m |
| United Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 114,117 | 2h 51m |
| Frontier Airlines | 7 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 44,834 | 2h 52m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IND to DEN flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:30am and the last at 8:53pm. 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 1623Southwest Airlines | 6:30am | 7:15am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2055Southwest Airlines | 7:20am | 8:00am | 6 | n/a |
| WN 346Southwest Airlines | 7:30am | 8:15am | 12 | 100% |
| UA 1607United Airlines | 8:00am | 8:53am | 31 | 85% |
| WN 4742Southwest Airlines | 9:30am | 10:10am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1137Southwest Airlines | 10:30am | 11:10am | 12 | 83% |
| WN 403Southwest Airlines | 1:55pm | 2:35pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 4935Southwest Airlines | 3:05pm | 3:45pm | 16 | 75% |
| WN 1801Southwest Airlines | 3:10pm | 3:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 2821United Airlines | 3:37pm | 4:28pm | 10 | 72% |
| UA 377United Airlines | 3:47pm | 4:40pm | 21 | 80% |
| WN 2058Southwest Airlines | 7:10pm | 7:55pm | 28 | 25% |
| F9 2347Frontier Airlines | 8:53pm | 9:48pm | 31 | 75% |
Is IND to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 2,463 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (95%), those around 7pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,402 | 76% | 14 min | 0.6% |
| United Airlines | 791 | 83% | 12 min | 0.5% |
| Frontier Airlines | 270 | 75% | 20 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 | 70 | 91% | |
| 6am to 7am | 228 | 95% | |
| 7am to 8am | 79 | 90% | |
| 8am to 9am | 240 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 202 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 55 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 112 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 122 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 425 | 81% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 113 | 59% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 66 | 50% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 124 | 70% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 229 | 55% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 287 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 240 | 34,668 | |
| September 2025 | 213 | 32,168 | |
| October 2025 | 226 | 32,713 | |
| November 2025 | 186 | 25,351 | |
| December 2025 | 187 | 28,105 | |
| January 2026 | 171 | 21,396 | |
| February 2026 | 159 | 20,679 | |
| March 2026 | 210 | 29,278 | |
| April 2026 | 195 | 27,061 | |
| May 2026 | 214 | 29,818 | |
| June 2026 | 237 | 33,988 | |
| July 2026 | 241 | 34,709 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.