Is a 1h 15m Layover Enough at DEN?
Denver International — Denver
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Risky — 21% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour and 15 minutes layover at DEN gives you about a 21% chance of missing your connection.
21%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
68m
Avg Delay
Why 75 Minutes Is Risky at DEN
A 75-minute connection at DEN is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 21% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 132 minutes.
·Airport reliability: DEN has a 78% on-time rate
−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 75-minute layover gives you 15 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a reasonable buffer, but winter weather or afternoon delays can still cause problems.
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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