What percentage of Portland to Denver flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 28.5% of flights from Portland to Denver are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that a significant portion of routes on this journey involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Portland to Denver?

The typical direct flight from Portland to Denver has a median duration of 2 hours and 39 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 1592 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 26 minutes.

Should I set a price alert for Portland to Denver flights?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Portland to Denver are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly on this route. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture favorable pricing.

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Portland to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Denver

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Portland to Denver, April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $108. Other budget-friendly options include January and March, both with median fares of $124. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Portland to Denver typically range from $271 to $732, with a median price of $465. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility or advance planning.

When considering direct flights from Portland to Denver, it's important to note that only 28.5% of recent itineraries are non-stop. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the typical connecting flight involving 2 stopovers. This means you should expect to factor in connection time when planning your journey.

A typical journey from Portland to Denver takes approximately 9h 3m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries are not direct. Travelers should account for this total travel time when scheduling their trip.

The distance between Portland and Denver is 1592 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to several hours of flight time, especially when considering the common need for connections.

How much is a round trip from Portland to Denver

Regular price: $106 - $227

Prices for flights from Portland to Denver are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Portland to Denver typically range from $106 to $227. The current lowest deal is $121 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 26-Sep 30.

now $121

Low $106

High $227

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Denver

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Denver is April, with a median price of $108. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1075. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $108

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,075

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Direct flights from Portland to Denver

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Portland to Denver

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Denver

Portland (PDX) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$466

$360

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Denver

Portland (PDX) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$519

$380

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Denver

Portland (PDX) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$482

$380

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Denver

Portland (PDX) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$383

$308

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Denver

Portland (PDX) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$438

$360

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Denver

Portland (PDX) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$348

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$519 → $380

27%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$466 → $360

23%

4 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 6

$482 → $380

21%

5 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 18

$322 → $222

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Denver

Portland - Denver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Portland to Denver are above the typical level at $465.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Denver, with a median price of $108.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 9h 3m

Flights from Portland to Denver typically take 9h 3m, with 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

28.5% of recent flights from Portland to Denver are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered 1 direct flight deal from Portland to Denver recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Portland to Denver appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport offers flights to Denver, providing a convenient and affordable departure option.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$99

Denver main airports to arrive at

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is ideal for direct access to Denver and surrounding Colorado attractions.

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

💸 Flights from ~$99

Airports nearby Denver used as alternative

Colorado Springs (COS)

Cheapest

Colorado Springs is a reliable alternative with robust flight schedules and a relatively short drive to Denver.

📍 ~110 km from Denver (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$202

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Denver

82% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Denver

Historically, the best prices for flights from Portland to Denver are found when booking in the 28-59 day window before departure. Prices in this period average around $358. Booking within 7-13 days of departure typically sees an average price of $382, while booking 60 or more days out averages $395. Waiting until 0-6 days before departure usually results in the highest average price of $841.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Portland to Denver is considered to be $271 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $465. Travelers might expect to pay around $732 for prices in the higher range, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Portland to Denver are April, January, and March. April typically sees a median price of $108. Both January and March have historically shown a median price of $124. The annual median price for this route is $465, indicating significant savings during these months.

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Portland to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Denver

How much is a round trip from Portland to Denver

Regular price: $106 - $227

Prices for flights from Portland to Denver are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Portland to Denver typically range from $106 to $227. The current lowest deal is $121 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 26-Sep 30.

now $121

Low $106

High $227

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Denver

April

Cheapest

Flights from $108

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,075

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec