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Is a 90-Minute Layover Enough at DEN?

Denver International — Denver

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Risky — 17% miss rate

It's risky — a 90 minutes layover at DEN gives you about a 17% chance of missing your connection.

17%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
68m
Avg Delay

Why 90 Minutes Is Risky at DEN

A 90-minute connection at DEN is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 17% 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
+Comfortable buffer: Your 90-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 90-minute layover gives you 30 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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