Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver (DEN) flights
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field to Denver International Airport, with about 133 flights a week in July 2026. The 680-mile flight takes about 2h 9m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 680 mi ยท 1,094 km
- Flight time
- 2h 9m
- Airlines
- 5
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying MSP to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 40 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A320-100/200 | 268,496 | 2h 9m |
| United Airlines | 40 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200 | 189,340 | 2h 13m |
| Southwest Airlines | 30 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 235,207 | 2h 2m |
| Frontier Airlines | 14 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 109,066 | 2h 14m |
| Sun Country Airlines | 9 | Boeing 737-800 | 42,460 | 2h 13m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 14,704 | 2h 19m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSP to DEN flight schedule
27 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 14 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:45am and the last at 10:22pm. 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 2041United Airlines | 5:45am | 6:56am | 31 | 94% |
| WN 2352Southwest Airlines | 6:00am | 7:00am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 785Southwest Airlines | 6:25am | 7:25am | 12 | 100% |
| UA 1891United Airlines | 8:45am | 10:02am | 31 | 84% |
| DL 2849Delta Air Lines | 8:55am | 9:59am | 31 | 80% |
| WN 2898Southwest Airlines | 9:15am | 10:20am | 24 | 96% |
| WN 2900Southwest Airlines | 10:40am | 11:40am | 6 | n/a |
| WN 2899Southwest Airlines | 10:55am | 11:55am | 24 | 83% |
| DL 2927Delta Air Lines | 11:01am | 12:08pm | 31 | 83% |
| WN 239Southwest Airlines | 11:05am | 12:05pm | 8 | n/a |
| UA 2232United Airlines | 11:34am | 12:45pm | 8 | 95% |
| UA 401United Airlines | 11:37am | 12:51pm | 18 | 83% |
| F9 3199Frontier Airlines | 1:13pm | 2:27pm | 30 | 86% |
| WN 3686Southwest Airlines | 1:40pm | 2:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 1305United Airlines | 1:41pm | 2:55pm | 31 | 88% |
| WN 2955Southwest Airlines | 2:15pm | 3:20pm | 12 | 58% |
| DL 1025Delta Air Lines | 2:20pm | 3:23pm | 31 | 79% |
| WN 807Southwest Airlines | 2:45pm | 3:45pm | 12 | 50% |
| WN 4985Southwest Airlines | 3:30pm | 4:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 2272United Airlines | 4:51pm | 6:17pm | 10 | 66% |
| UA 1704United Airlines | 5:04pm | 6:20pm | 21 | 33% |
| UA 467United Airlines | 6:23pm | 7:45pm | 8 | 56% |
| UA 1527United Airlines | 6:29pm | 7:45pm | 15 | 27% |
| DL 2931Delta Air Lines | 6:40pm | 7:51pm | 31 | 65% |
| WN 2902Southwest Airlines | 6:45pm | 7:55pm | 28 | 29% |
| F9 1149Frontier Airlines | 9:57pm | 11:14pm | 30 | 77% |
| DL 1705Delta Air Lines | 10:22pm | 11:34pm | 26 | 69% |
Is MSP to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 5,811 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (96%), those around 6pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (34%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,795 | 76% | 14 min | 1.1% |
| United Airlines | 1,710 | 80% | 17 min | 0.8% |
| Southwest Airlines | 1,663 | 76% | 15 min | 0.4% |
| Frontier Airlines | 643 | 78% | 25 min | 0.9% |
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 | 379 | 96% | |
| 6am to 7am | 381 | 91% | |
| 7am to 8am | 117 | 88% | |
| 8am to 9am | 471 | 81% | |
| 9am to 10am | 392 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 256 | 81% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 643 | 85% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 303 | 83% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 558 | 84% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 428 | 77% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 150 | 70% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 278 | 62% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 195 | 62% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 685 | 61% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 175 | 73% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 213 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 589 | 90,219 | |
| September 2025 | 549 | 80,696 | |
| October 2025 | 555 | 79,983 | |
| November 2025 | 482 | 59,826 | |
| December 2025 | 462 | 65,300 | |
| January 2026 | 409 | 56,412 | |
| February 2026 | 379 | 54,660 | |
| March 2026 | 453 | 68,476 | |
| April 2026 | 451 | 57,855 | |
| May 2026 | 549 | 74,292 | |
| June 2026 | 570 | 83,292 | |
| July 2026 | 591 | 88,768 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.