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Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Denver

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Denver International Airport (DEN). 679 miles, 1h 50m nonstop.

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MSP to DEN at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
679 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
1h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
DLUAWNB66 airlinesDelta, United, Southwest
Nonstop flights per day
23all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday15% less than Sunday
Time difference
1h behindDenver vs Minneapolis

Minneapolis to Denver

Round trips from $74

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Minneapolis to Denver fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Wed, Sep 30$99
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$83
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 4$85
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 1$86
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$74
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 9$76

Airlines flying Minneapolis to Denver

6 airlines fly nonstop with 23 departures a day combined.

Connecting options

Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.

Tips for this route

  • Delta, United, Southwest and JetBlue all fly MSP to DEN nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $74; September 2026 is the most expensive at $99 and up, a difference of $25 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 15% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.

Destination guide

Denver: Mile-high base camp for the Rockies

Denver International is the third-busiest airport in the country and a hub for United, Southwest and Frontier, which keeps fares low from every direction. The city itself is a lively base for the Rockies, with ski resorts 90 minutes away.

Best time to visit: June–September for hiking and Red Rocks concerts; December–March for skiing. Spring can swing from snow to 70°F in a week; September is dependably dry and golden.

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Minneapolis to Denver: common questions

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Denver?

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver (DEN) takes about 1h 50m gate to gate, covering 679 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from MSP to DEN?

Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines operate nonstop flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver (DEN), with 23 nonstop departures a day between them.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Denver?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver (DEN), starting at $74 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Minneapolis to Denver flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Denver?

Denver is 1 hour behind Minneapolis. MSP is on America/Chicago time and DEN on America/Denver time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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