Travelling from Dallas to Denver: what you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Dallas to Denver. Explore your options for leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), two of the city's main airports.
Disembark at Denver International Airport (DEN). This is how most airline passengers arrive in Denver.
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Dallas to Denver flight.
Denver's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Denver one hour behind Dallas.
The most popular route for flights from Dallas to Denver is from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Denver International Airport (DEN). You can choose from 110 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from DFW to DEN is the 05:05 Frontier Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 22:59 with American Airlines.
To ensure you get on your Dallas to Denver flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Denver
$41 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Denver. Return flights start at $79. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap Dallas to Denver flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time for picking up a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Dallas to Denver is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can get a direct flight from Dallas to Denver leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Begin your trip at DFW and end it at Denver International Airport (DEN).
Top carriers that offer direct Dallas to Denver plane tickets departing from DFW include:
Located around 26 kilometres from central Dallas, DFW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Dallas to Denver? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% land on schedule at their destination.
DFW's address is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Arriving in Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
The distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) to central Denver is approximately 29 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
After your flight from Dallas to Denver has touched down, relax at a hotel close by. The Westin Denver International Airport is a convenient option that's an easy drive from DEN.
Pick up a Denver International Airport rental car and explore Denver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Denver International Airport around one week ahead of your Dallas to Denver flight.
The street address for DEN is 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Best time to go to Denver
July is the most popular month for flights from Dallas to Denver. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Denver in April.
The warmest month in Denver is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Dallas to Denver ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap flights from Dallas to Denver in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Denver
Start your Denver trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Dallas to Denver, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Denver Art Museum, Union Station and Denver Botanic Gardens are leading attractions which should feature on any good Denver itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Denver has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometres south of Denver, a trip to Colorado Springs will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) / North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) Headquarters, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
If you want to check out another great destination in United States, consider Aurora, roughly 13 kilometres east of Denver. Magellan's Travel Solutions and Gear, The Fairways at Lowry and Retired Enlisted Association Inc are key highlights.
