Southwest Announces Daily Nonstop Service from Denver to Jacksonville
The new route will be the only nonstop service between the Mile-High City and the River City.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. November 16, 2010 - Jacksonville Aviation Authority today announced that Southwest Airlines will begin daily nonstop service between Jacksonville and Denver, Colorado, beginning June 5, 2011. The airline plans to operate one departure and arrival each day between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Denver International Airport (DEN).
"We're excited about giving our passengers access to a major winter sports destination, as well as welcoming Colorado residents to enjoy our beautiful beaches and phenomenal golf courses," said Barbara Halverstadt, JAA's Manager of Marketing & Development. "In addition, Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia travelers have another option for making connections to international markets."
Effective June 5, 2011, Southwest's flight #919 will depart JAX at 7:00 a.m., and arrive in DEN at 8:35 a.m., on Sundays through Fridays. Return flights will depart DEN at 5:55 p.m., and arrive in JAX at 11:20 p.m. On Saturdays, flight #1840 will depart JAX at 11:55 a.m., and arrive in DEN at 1:35 p.m. The return flight #920 leaves DEN at 6:00 p.m., arriving in JAX at 11:25 p.m.