DEN Welcomes Contour Airlines

Flights to Two Cities in Eastern Utah will Begin in Early April

DENVER – Jan. 16, 2025 – Today Denver International Airport (DEN) announced new service by Contour Airlines to Moab, Utah (CNY) beginning April 1, 2025, and Vernal, Utah (VEL) beginning April 2, 2025. These will be Contour’s first-ever flights to Denver, and with the new service, Contour will become DEN’s 27^th airline partner.

“We are excited to welcome Contour Airlines to our vibrant city,” said Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. “This new investment by Contour supports Denver’s ranking as a top destination for business and leisure travel and further connects Denverites with the larger Rocky Mountain region.”

Contour will operate 30-seat Embraer Regional Jet (ERJ) aircraft between Denver and both Moab and Vernal. Flights will utilize gates on Concourse C at DEN.

“We’re thrilled to open Denver as a new hub to support our Essential Air Service routes to Moab and Vernal,” said Ben Munson, Contour Airlines President. “Our new interline partnership with United offers passengers seamless connectivity to the rest of the United network and underscores our commitment to linking small communities to the national air transportation system.”

Both Moab and Vernal are currently unserved from Denver; flights to both cities were previously operated from DEN by SkyWest (under the United Express brand) but ended in January 2024. With the new flights, DEN will now provide nonstop service to 191 domestic destinations across 46 U.S. states, including four destinations in Utah.

“Every nonstop destination supports DEN’s Vision 100 strategic plan to provide connectivity for residents and visitors alike,” said DEN CEO Phil Washington. “Aligning with partners like Contour Airlines demonstrates our commitment to expanding services across the U.S., including rural and mid-size cities.”

Flights to Moab are scheduled to operate 7 days per week, departing DEN at 5:40 PM and arriving into Moab at 7:15 PM. Return flights will depart Moab at 2:50 PM and arrive DEN at 4:20 PM. Flights to Vernal are scheduled to operate 5 days per week, departing DEN at 4:00 PM and arriving into Vernal at 5:25 PM. Return flights will depart Vernal at 1:40 PM and arrive at DEN at 3:05 PM.

Denver International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36 billion for the region annually. For more information visit www.FlyDenver.com, check us out on YouTube and Instagram, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Sign up for DEN’s monthly newsletter Nonstop News.

Contour Airlines offers a premium, low-fare airline product that includes a complimentary first checked bag and snack and beverage service on all flights. Contour operates a growing fleet of Embraer regional jets featuring leather seating with expanded legroom in every row. Tickets are available for purchase on Contour’s website at contourairlines.com, by calling the Contour call center at (888) 332-6686, and through local and online travel agencies. Travelers can also book seamless connections to our interline partner, American Airlines, at aa.com. As one of the largest Part 135 operators in the United States, Contour Aviation operates a diverse fleet of aircraft that includes regional airliners for its commercial service as well as numerous business jets available for private charter. The company also offers fuel and aircraft handling services at the John C. Tune Airport in Nashville as well as retail aircraft maintenance at a facility adjacent to its headquarters in Smyrna, TN.