What percentage of Austin to Denver flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 18.5% of flights from Austin to Denver were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route typically have at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Austin to Denver?

A direct flight from Austin to Denver typically takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes, with a median duration of 145 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 9 hours and 11 minutes (551 minutes). The distance covered on this route is approximately 1249 kilometers.

How often do cheap flights from Austin to Denver come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Austin to Denver come up frequently. This route is considered to have a consistent availability of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with regularity across the trailing 30 days.

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2026-10-10 – 2026-10-17
AUS - Denver
78% AI deal score
$152
$56
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2026-10-01 – 2026-10-09
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2026-09-06 – 2026-09-11
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2026-09-15 – 2026-09-17
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2026-10-24 – 2026-10-31
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2026-09-07 – 2026-09-14
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Austin to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Austin to Denver

Flights from Austin to Denver cover a distance of 1249 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Austin to Denver, fares typically range from $233–$518, with a median of $372. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 10% of recent fares were considered a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to Denver? The most affordable months to fly are October, with a median fare of $59, followed by May at $60, and April at $65. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 18.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Austin to Denver. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

How long is the flight from Austin to Denver? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 2h 25m. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 2h 25m. However, connecting flights can extend the travel time considerably, with a median of 14h 18m.

How much is a round trip from Austin to Denver

Regular price: $92 - $294

Prices for flights from Austin to Denver are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Austin to Denver is $92 to $294. The current lowest deal is $55 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 8-Sep 16.

now $55

Low $92

High $294

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to Denver

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to Denver is May, with a median price of $66. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $387. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $66

August

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Flights from $387

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Direct flights from Austin to Denver

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Austin to Denver

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Denver

Austin (AUS) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$621

$207

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Denver

Austin (AUS) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$607

$302

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Denver

Austin (AUS) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$452

$212

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Denver

Austin (AUS) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$237

$70

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Denver

Austin (AUS) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$264

$96

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Denver

Austin (AUS) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$264

$116

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Austin to Denver

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$621 → $207

67%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$607 → $302

50%

2 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 9

$452 → $212

53%

3 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 11

$264 → $96

64%

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to Denver

Austin - Denver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Austin to Denver are below the typical level at $55.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Denver, with a median price of $66.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 25m

The typical direct flight from Austin to Denver takes 2 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 81.5% of recent fares for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on the Austin to Denver route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Austin to Denver are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Austin main airports to depart from

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Denver.

📍 ~11 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$55

Denver main airports to arrive at

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is ideal for reaching Denver and the surrounding Colorado region from Austin.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or rail).

💸 Flights from ~$55

Airports nearby Denver used as alternative

Colorado Springs (COS)

Cheapest

Colorado Springs (COS) is a reliable alternative with robust flight schedules, though I-25 traffic can impact travel time.

📍 ~110 km from Denver (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$208

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Denver

78% AI deal score

$1,791

$973

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Denver

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Austin to Denver is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $223. Booking within 14-27 days saw an average price of $368, while prices for bookings made 28-59 days out averaged $535. For those planning further ahead, 60+ days in advance, the average price was $530 across the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Austin to Denver is typically around $233 or less. The median price for this route was $372. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $518 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Austin to Denver include October, with a median price of $59, and May, with a median price of $60. April also showed competitive pricing with a median of $65. The annual median price for this route was $372, indicating significant savings during these months across the trailing 270 days.

Austin to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Austin to Denver

How much is a round trip from Austin to Denver

Regular price: $92 - $294

Prices for flights from Austin to Denver are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Austin to Denver is $92 to $294. The current lowest deal is $55 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 8-Sep 16.

now $55

Low $92

High $294

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to Denver

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to Denver is May, with a median price of $66. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $387. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $66

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $387

Jan

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Jun

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