Outbound
1 hour 55 minutes
Return
2 hours 5 minutes
Daily Flights
15+
Airlines
4
Timezone note
Both cities are in the Mountain time zone, but Phoenix does not observe daylight saving time. In summer, Phoenix is 1 hour behind Denver.
About this route
Denver to Phoenix flights
Denver to Phoenix is one of the most popular winter escape routes in the country. Snowbirds and golf travelers fill flights from October through April, while summer traffic reverses as Phoenix residents head to cooler Colorado elevations. Four carriers compete aggressively on pricing.
DEN afternoon thunderstorms are the primary disruption risk. PHX rarely has weather delays, though extreme summer heat can occasionally restrict takeoff weights on smaller aircraft. The timezone wrinkle — Phoenix skipping daylight saving time — makes landing alerts especially useful for coordinating pickups in summer.
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FAQ
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How long is the flight from Denver to Phoenix?
About 1 hour 55 minutes southbound and 2 hours 5 minutes on the return to Denver.
Does Phoenix observe daylight saving time?
No. Phoenix stays on Mountain Standard Time year-round, so in summer it's 1 hour behind Denver.
Which airlines fly DEN to PHX?
Southwest, United, American, and Frontier all operate nonstop flights on this route.
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