Madison (MSN) to Denver (DEN) flights
United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Dane County Regional Truax Field to Denver International Airport, with about 28 flights a week in July 2026. The 826-mile flight takes about 2h 33m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 826 mi · 1,329 km
- Flight time
- 2h 33m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 88%
Airlines flying MSN to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 113,197 | 2h 31m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 12 | Embraer E175 | 13,544 | 2h 38m |
| Frontier Airlines | 3 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 19,731 | 2h 32m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSN to DEN flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 7:55pm. 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 5545United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:00am | 6:42am | 10 | 94% |
| UA 5927United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:00am | 6:40am | 21 | 86% |
| UA 2360United Airlines | 8:44am | 10:15am | 31 | 88% |
| UA 1184United Airlines | 2:50pm | 4:21pm | 21 | 81% |
| UA 2338United Airlines | 3:18pm | 4:45pm | 10 | 71% |
| UA 5380United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:49pm | 7:40pm | 7 | 73% |
| UA 5485United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:01pm | 7:45pm | 13 | 50% |
| F9 4061Frontier Airlines | 7:55pm | 9:31pm | 11 | 70% |
Is MSN to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 1,125 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (92%), those around 7pm the least (71%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (31%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 988 | 83% | 14 min | 0.6% |
| Frontier Airlines | 137 | 71% | 30 min | 2.2% |
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 | 101 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 267 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 99 | 91% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 54 | 84% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 191 | 74% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 137 | 82% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 148 | 77% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 97 | 71% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 99 | 13,795 | |
| September 2025 | 97 | 13,648 | |
| October 2025 | 102 | 13,880 | |
| November 2025 | 98 | 12,319 | |
| December 2025 | 73 | 11,626 | |
| January 2026 | 64 | 9,655 | |
| February 2026 | 56 | 8,674 | |
| March 2026 | 74 | 11,127 | |
| April 2026 | 76 | 10,430 | |
| May 2026 | 106 | 12,497 | |
| June 2026 | 120 | 14,097 | |
| July 2026 | 123 | 14,724 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.