Domestic route
Cheap flights from New York to Denver
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Denver International Airport (DEN). 1,622 miles, 3h 55m nonstop.
JFK to DEN at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,622 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 55mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN9 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 34all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 2h behindDenver vs New York
New York to Denver
Round trips from $118
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
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 York to Denver
9 airlines fly nonstop with 34 departures a day combined, plus 1 more with one stop.
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DTW, MCO, DFW, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Detroit (DTW)NK1 airline
- Orlando (MCO)NK1 airline
- Dallas (DFW)NK1 airline
- Atlanta (ATL)NK1 airline
- Houston (IAH)NK1 airline
Which airport should I use?
New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly JFK 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 $118; September 2026 is the most expensive at $150 and up, a difference of $32 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% 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.
- Denver is 2 hours behind New York. A morning departure lands in Denver with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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 York to DenverNew York to Denver: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to Denver?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Denver (DEN) takes about 3h 55m gate to gate, covering 1,622 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to DEN?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Denver (DEN), with 34 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through DTW, MCO and DFW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Denver?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Denver (DEN), starting at $118 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York 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 York and Denver?
Denver is 2 hours behind New York. JFK is on America/New York 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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