Domestic route
Cheap flights from New Orleans to Denver
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Denver International Airport (DEN). 1,061 miles, 2h 40m nonstop.
MSY to DEN at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,061 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 40mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLUAWNB66 airlinesDelta, United, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 18all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h behindDenver vs New Orleans
New Orleans to Denver
Round trips from $92
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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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.
Airlines flying New Orleans to Denver
6 airlines fly nonstop with 18 departures a day combined, plus 1 more with one stop.
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
Tips for this route
- Delta, United, Southwest and JetBlue all fly MSY 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 $92; September 2026 is the most expensive at $121 and up, a difference of $29 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% 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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Search New Orleans to DenverNew Orleans to Denver: common questions
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Denver?
A nonstop flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Denver (DEN) takes about 2h 40m gate to gate, covering 1,061 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MSY to DEN?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Denver (DEN), with 18 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through DFW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Denver?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New Orleans (MSY) to Denver (DEN), starting at $92 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New Orleans 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 New Orleans and Denver?
Denver is 1 hour behind New Orleans. MSY 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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