Seattle (SEA) to Denver (DEN) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 152 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,024-mile flight takes about 2h 40m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,024 mi ยท 1,648 km
- Flight time
- 2h 40m
- Airlines
- 5
- Seats filled
- 87%
Airlines flying SEA to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 46 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Boeing 737-900ER | 283,856 | 2h 38m |
| Alaska Airlines | 38 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 238,660 | 2h 41m |
| Southwest Airlines | 34 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 199,518 | 2h 34m |
| Delta Air Lines | 21 | Airbus A220-300, Airbus A220-100, Boeing 737-800 | 88,362 | 2h 43m |
| Frontier Airlines | 14 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 81,270 | 2h 47m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 15,126 | 2h 47m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SEA to DEN flight schedule
33 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 16 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 8:11pm. 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 2601United Airlines | 5:00am | 8:45am | 31 | 96% |
| WN 1384Southwest Airlines | 6:30am | 10:05am | 20 | 75% |
| AS 682Alaska Airlines | 7:14am | 11:04am | 13 | 86% |
| AS 375Alaska Airlines | 8:04am | 11:56am | 18 | 90% |
| DL 1358Delta Air Lines | 8:40am | 12:26pm | 31 | 81% |
| UA 1505United Airlines | 8:40am | 12:32pm | 31 | 91% |
| WN 1921Southwest Airlines | 8:55am | 12:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1663Southwest Airlines | 10:20am | 2:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2860Southwest Airlines | 10:45am | 2:30pm | 20 | 58% |
| UA 2031United Airlines | 11:03am | 2:54pm | 18 | 89% |
| AS 535Alaska Airlines | 11:44am | 3:38pm | 30 | 73% |
| WN 428Southwest Airlines | 12:40pm | 4:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 2832United Airlines | 12:44pm | 4:35pm | 21 | 61% |
| AS 304Alaska Airlines | 12:48pm | 4:36pm | 11 | 60% |
| UA 1351United Airlines | 12:50pm | 4:42pm | 10 | 88% |
| AS 242Alaska Airlines | 1:33pm | 5:20pm | 18 | 59% |
| DL 2543Delta Air Lines | 1:55pm | 5:48pm | 31 | 40% |
| WN 4507Southwest Airlines | 1:55pm | 5:45pm | 22 | 19% |
| F9 3406Frontier Airlines | 2:22pm | 6:18pm | 31 | 75% |
| UA 333United Airlines | 2:33pm | 6:22pm | 8 | 67% |
| UA 1762United Airlines | 2:34pm | 6:25pm | 15 | 50% |
| UA 325United Airlines | 3:40pm | 7:29pm | 10 | 89% |
| WN 4697Southwest Airlines | 3:45pm | 7:30pm | 28 | 52% |
| UA 757United Airlines | 3:54pm | 7:45pm | 31 | 85% |
| AS 602Alaska Airlines | 4:26pm | 8:10pm | 31 | 75% |
| WN 196Southwest Airlines | 5:40pm | 9:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 1218United Airlines | 6:15pm | 9:59pm | 19 | 84% |
| WN 3485Southwest Airlines | 6:15pm | 10:00pm | 12 | 87% |
| WN 2522Southwest Airlines | 6:45pm | 10:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| AS 310Alaska Airlines | 7:00pm | 10:45pm | 31 | 65% |
| F9 1176Frontier Airlines | 7:06pm | 10:58pm | 31 | 78% |
| DL 2851Delta Air Lines | 8:07pm | 11:58pm | 31 | 76% |
| AS 642Alaska Airlines | 8:11pm | 11:59pm | 12 | 83% |
Is SEA to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 6,333 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (97%), those around 2pm the least (60%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,910 | 88% | 9 min | 0.6% |
| Alaska Airlines | 1,553 | 78% | 12 min | 0.6% |
| Southwest Airlines | 1,342 | 67% | 20 min | 0.7% |
| Delta Air Lines | 1,089 | 76% | 15 min | 0.8% |
| Frontier Airlines | 439 | 76% | 19 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 | 635 | 97% | |
| 7am to 8am | 338 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 886 | 86% | |
| 9am to 10am | 157 | 90% | |
| 10am to 11am | 152 | 76% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 331 | 78% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 624 | 78% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 615 | 65% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 434 | 60% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 566 | 78% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 179 | 51% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 175 | 78% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 738 | 75% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 298 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 631 | 102,020 | |
| September 2025 | 573 | 87,974 | |
| October 2025 | 555 | 80,747 | |
| November 2025 | 454 | 61,380 | |
| December 2025 | 461 | 65,459 | |
| January 2026 | 429 | 55,463 | |
| February 2026 | 405 | 52,790 | |
| March 2026 | 444 | 60,782 | |
| April 2026 | 470 | 66,161 | |
| May 2026 | 546 | 76,886 | |
| June 2026 | 627 | 94,916 | |
| July 2026 | 675 | 102,384 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.