WashingtontoDenverFlight Time
DCA–DEN · Nonstop
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Denver (Denver International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to Denver (DEN) is about 3h 37m, covering 1,472 miles. Frontier Airlines and United Airlines fly the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 07:00 to 18:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 37m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,472 mi | Nonstop | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Washington to Denver
Frontier Airlines and United Airlines operate 3-4/day flights from DCA to DEN. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 2 at DCA.
- First departure
- 07:00
- Last departure
- 18:00
- Cadence
- 5 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 5
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 2-3/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 07:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DEN to DCA flights — 3-4/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DCA, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 26 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Washington to Denver?
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to Denver (DEN) is about 3h 37m, based on the 1,472-mile flying distance.
How far is Washington from Denver?
Washington (DCA) to Denver (DEN) is about 1,472 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Washington to Denver?
Yes. Frontier Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Denver (DEN), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Denver?
Frontier Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Denver (DEN).
What aircraft fly from Washington to Denver?
The DCA–DEN route is flown with Airbus A320 family.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights from IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights from BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights from RIC