Direct flights from Columbus to Denver
39 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from CMH to DEN.
Flight time: about 2h28m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Columbus local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1186 | 5:29a | 2h37m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA1186 | 5:48a | 2h22m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1186 | 6:03a | 2h25m | Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Southwest SWA1186 | 6:16a | 2h28m | Mon |
| United UAL728 | 9:03a | 2h27m | Thu |
| United UAL728 | 9:10a | 2h29m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL728 | 9:29a | 2h30m | Sat |
| United UAL728 | 9:52a | 2h33m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4386 | 10:52a | 2h36m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4386 | 11:28a | 2h39m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA779 | 12:19p | 2h22m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA779 | 12:25p | 2h27m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3685 | 3:16p | 2h28m | Sun |
| United UAL1389 | 3:40p | 2h28m | Mon, Wed, Thu |
| United UAL1389 | 3:54p | 2h31m | Fri |
| United UAL1389 | 3:57p | 2h34m | Tue |
| United UAL1389 | 4:07p | 2h40m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1034 | 4:46p | 2h43m | Tue |
| Frontier FFT1693 | 4:48p | 2h30m | Mon, Fri |
| United UAL1389 | 5:31p | 2h20m | Sat |
| Frontier FFT1693 | 6:24p | 2h20m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1150 | 6:50p | 2h26m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA596 | 7:00p | 2h25m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA921 | 7:05p | 2h27m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA921 | 7:15p | 2h30m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1147 | 7:16p | 2h38m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA921 | 7:35p | 2h27m | Mon |
| United UAL2307 | 8:49p | 2h21m | Sat |
The route
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Nonstop from Columbus (CMH) to Denver (DEN)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) has 39 nonstop flights a week to Denver (DEN), operated by Frontier, Southwest and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of CMH and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Denver?
The nonstop flight from Columbus (CMH) to Denver (DEN) takes about 2h28m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Denver?
Driving from Columbus to Denver takes about 18h 29m behind the wheel — roughly 1,261 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h28m.