On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the Chicago — Denver route. The flight distance is 1,481 km, with approximately 98 scheduled flights operating weekly between the cities.
Flights are served by United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest. Before booking, we recommend checking information on how to get to the departure airport and the most convenient ways to get to the city upon arrival, as well as reviewing the price trend chart.
The table shows direct flights Chicago → Denver on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 42 min. Regular flights are operated by United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines. Departures from O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport and Midway International Airport airports, arrivals at Denver International Airport and Centennial Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Chicago — Denver by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 118 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 516 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Chicago → Denver, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 472 | low | May | AED 581 | medium | Sep | AED 490 | low |
| Feb | AED 472 | low | Jun | AED 654 | high | Oct | AED 490 | low |
| Mar | AED 545 | medium | Jul | AED 672 | high | Nov | AED 563 | medium |
| Apr | AED 545 | medium | Aug | AED 636 | high | Dec | AED 636 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Denver is characterized by significant seasonal changes: July is the warmest month with temperatures up to 30.5°C, while February is the coldest, with minimums reaching -9°C. The highest rainfall occurs in May.
Flight prices fluctuate significantly depending on the season. September is the cheapest month to fly, with fares AED 118, while prices peak in June—starting AED 701.
September appears to be the best choice, combining comfortable dry weather with the lowest ticket prices. We recommend avoiding bookings for June if your goal is to save significantly on your budget.
Five airlines operate on the route from Chicago to Denver, with United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines leading in flight frequency. Thanks to the high volume of traffic (about 98 departures per week), direct flights are available to passengers throughout the day. Detailed schedules and route options from each carrier are provided in the list below.
Flights Chicago — Denver depart from O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Midway International Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport and arrive at Denver International Airport and Centennial Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The average travel time for a direct flight is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, considering the 1,481 km distance between the cities.
Scheduled flights are operated by United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier, and Volaris.
Yes, there is frequent direct service between the cities, with about 98 direct flights operating per week.
Ticket prices change constantly based on demand; you can check the current minimum for your dates in the low price calendar on this page.
Most flights from Chicago arrive at Denver International Airport (DEN).
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