Is a 2-Hour Layover Enough at DEN?
Denver International — Denver
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Tight — 11% miss rate
Maybe — a 2 hours layover at DEN is tight but doable.
11%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
68m
Avg Delay
Why 120 Minutes Is Tight at DEN
Your 120-minute connection at DEN is doable but doesn't leave much margin for error. If your first flight is more than 60 minutes late, it could get stressful.
·Airport reliability: DEN has a 78% on-time rate
+Comfortable buffer: Your 120-minute layover is well above the 60-minute minimum
−High average delay: When flights are late at DEN, the average delay is 68 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at DEN
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 120-minute layover gives you 60 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a comfortable buffer for most situations.
Terminal Transfers at DEN
How to transfer: Automated train connects Jeppesen Terminal to all three concourses
Transfer time: 5-8 minutes between concourses via the underground train
✓TSA re-screening: Not required between terminals — All concourses are connected post-security via the underground train system. International arrivals clear customs on Concourse A and can connect without re-screening.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 132+ minute layovers at DEN
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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