Memphis (MEM) to Denver (DEN) flights
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Frederick W. Smith International Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 30 flights a week in July 2026. The 872-mile flight takes about 2h 34m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 872 mi · 1,403 km
- Flight time
- 2h 34m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying MEM to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 14 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 79,208 | 2h 38m |
| Southwest Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 58,476 | 2h 28m |
| Frontier Airlines | 3 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 20,308 | 2h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MEM to DEN flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:55am and the last at 7:48pm. 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 296Southwest Airlines | 6:55am | 8:15am | 12 | 100% |
| UA 1714United Airlines | 8:30am | 10:07am | 21 | 81% |
| UA 472United Airlines | 8:51am | 10:35am | 10 | 88% |
| WN 142Southwest Airlines | 9:30am | 10:50am | 4 | n/a |
| UA 498United Airlines | 3:25pm | 5:09pm | 10 | 70% |
| UA 2028United Airlines | 4:33pm | 6:13pm | 21 | 30% |
| WN 3581Southwest Airlines | 5:15pm | 6:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 127Southwest Airlines | 5:50pm | 7:15pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4714Southwest Airlines | 6:15pm | 7:40pm | 24 | 67% |
| WN 4689Southwest Airlines | 6:25pm | 7:50pm | 8 | n/a |
| F9 4625Frontier Airlines | 7:48pm | 9:41pm | 11 | 77% |
Is MEM to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 1,395 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (93%), those around 6pm the least (45%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 728 | 82% | 16 min | 1% |
| Southwest Airlines | 522 | 73% | 17 min | 0.6% |
| Frontier Airlines | 145 | 76% | 23 min | 0.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 106 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 51 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 360 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 60 | 85% | |
| 10am to 11am | 94 | 86% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 252 | 77% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 136 | 71% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 69 | 42% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 105 | 45% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 54 | 74% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 56 | 79% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 100 | 11,471 | |
| September 2025 | 102 | 12,209 | |
| October 2025 | 105 | 12,838 | |
| November 2025 | 101 | 11,116 | |
| December 2025 | 105 | 13,675 | |
| January 2026 | 97 | 10,870 | |
| February 2026 | 96 | 10,645 | |
| March 2026 | 129 | 14,523 | |
| April 2026 | 126 | 12,469 | |
| May 2026 | 128 | 16,165 | |
| June 2026 | 128 | 16,085 | |
| July 2026 | 132 | 16,000 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.