Can I fly direct from Raleigh to Denver?

Historically, approximately 31.1% of flights from Raleigh to Denver have been direct. For routes that involve connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route will include at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Denver?

The typical direct flight from Raleigh to Denver has a median duration of 4 hours and 3 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 2306 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time historically extends to 10 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when choosing between direct and connecting flights.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Raleigh to Denver are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good value occur regularly on this route. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable fare. Given the frequency of deals, monitoring prices can lead to potential savings.

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Raleigh to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Denver

Most itineraries for flights from Raleigh to Denver connect at least once, with only 31.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For those connecting, the typical journey involves two stopovers. This means that while direct options exist, you will frequently encounter itineraries with at least one stop.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Denver takes about 4h 3m including connections. For direct flights, the median flight time is also 4h 3m. However, connecting itineraries significantly extend travel time, with a median duration of 12h 26m. Travelers should factor in these longer durations when planning their trips, especially if opting for connecting flights.

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Denver is typically in April, with a median fare of $113. Following closely, May also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $126. Even into early summer, June remains a relatively affordable option, showing a median fare of $218. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from Raleigh to Denver typically range from $213–$522, with a median of $371. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that consistent monitoring could help in finding better prices.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Denver

Regular price: $108 - $333

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

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Denver is between $108 and $333. The current lowest deal is $118 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 4-Nov 18.

now $118

Low $108

High $333

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Denver

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to DEN is May, with a median price of $158. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1635. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $158

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,635

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Direct flights from Raleigh to Denver

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Denver

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$468

$417

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$471

$415

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$453

$410

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$459

$410

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$312

$234

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$285

$246

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$198 → $88

56%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$235 → $135

42%

2 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 3

$246 → $151

39%

4 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 15

$296 → $202

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Denver

Raleigh - Denver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Raleigh to Denver are above the typical level, with a median of $371.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median prices at $113 for Raleigh to Denver.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 3m

Direct flights from Raleigh to Denver typically take 4 hours and 3 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 68.9% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has offered direct deals on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Raleigh to Denver appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Raleigh to Denver.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$167

Denver main airports to arrive at

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Denver.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$166

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 ~$349

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$1,268

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Denver

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Raleigh to Denver is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $194. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $507. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out has historically shown an average price of $392, indicating that last-minute deals can be more favorable than very early bookings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Denver is considered to be $213 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $371. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $522 or less. Travelers aiming for the best value should target prices at or below the $213 threshold.

Historically, April and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Raleigh to Denver, with median prices of $113 and $126 respectively. June also offers competitive pricing with a median of $218. The annual median price for this route is $371, making these months significantly more affordable. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider planning their trips during these spring months.

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Raleigh to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Denver

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Denver

Regular price: $108 - $333

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

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Denver is between $108 and $333. The current lowest deal is $118 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 4-Nov 18.

now $118

Low $108

High $333

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Denver

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to DEN is May, with a median price of $158. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1635. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $158

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,635

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Denver

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Denver

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$468

$417

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$471

$415

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$453

$410

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$459

$410

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$312

$234

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$285

$246

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$198 → $88

56%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$235 → $135

42%

2 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 3

$246 → $151

39%

4 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 15

$296 → $202

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Denver

Raleigh - Denver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Raleigh to Denver are above the typical level, with a median of $371.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median prices at $113 for Raleigh to Denver.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 3m

Direct flights from Raleigh to Denver typically take 4 hours and 3 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 68.9% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has offered direct deals on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Raleigh to Denver appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Raleigh to Denver.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$167

Denver main airports to arrive at

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Denver.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$166

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.

Denver, United States

81% AI deal score

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$878

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Denver

Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Denver

Today’s best flight deals from Raleigh to Denver

Raleigh to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Denver

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Denver

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Denver

Direct flights from Raleigh to Denver

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Denver

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

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Denver

Raleigh - Denver route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 3m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Denver main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Denver used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Denver

Best Elite deals to Denver

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Denver

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Denver?

What is a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Denver?

What's the best month to fly from Raleigh to Denver?

Can I fly direct from Raleigh to Denver?

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Denver?

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

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Flights to Denver from other cities

Raleigh to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Denver

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Denver

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Denver

Direct flights from Raleigh to Denver

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Denver

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

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Denver

Raleigh - Denver route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 3m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Denver main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Denver used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Denver

Best Elite deals to Denver

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Oct 10

Oct 20

Oct 17

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Denver

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Denver?

What is a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Denver?

What's the best month to fly from Raleigh to Denver?