Is a 45-Minute Layover Enough at DEN?
Denver International — Denver
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High Risk — 53% miss rate
Probably not — a 45 minutes layover at DEN means roughly a 53% chance of missing your flight.
53%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
68m
Avg Delay
Why 45 Minutes Is High Risk at DEN
A 45-minute connection at DEN is very risky. There's roughly a 53% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 132 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
·Airport reliability: DEN has a 78% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: DEN requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 45.
−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 45-minute layover is 15 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
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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