Can I fly direct from Raleigh to Denver?

Direct flights from Raleigh to Denver are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 7.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, many routes involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Denver?

The typical direct flight from Raleigh to Denver has a median duration of 3 hours and 57 minutes. This covers an approximate distance of 2306 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 8 hours and 49 minutes. Travelers should factor in these duration differences when planning their journey.

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

Based on historical patterns over the trailing 30 days, Raleigh to Denver is classified as a regular deal route. This suggests that prices for this route tend to fluctuate, and opportunities for good deals arise periodically. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to track these changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare.

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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 7.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Raleigh to Denver are available, you will most often find options that include at least one stop.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Raleigh to Denver, fares are typically $301–$557, with a median of $410. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Denver is typically in July, with a median fare of $183. Other affordable months include May, where the median fare is $267, and September, with a median fare of $371.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Denver takes about 3h 57m, including connections. This duration accounts for the various itineraries available, which often involve one or more stops. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 3h 57m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 25h 34m.

The distance between Raleigh and Denver is 2306 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that can range from a few hours for direct services to much longer for itineraries with connections.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Denver

Regular price: $142 - $344

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

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Denver is typically between $142 and $344. The current lowest deal is $110 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 9.

now $110

Low $142

High $344

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Denver

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to DEN is July, with a median price of $183. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $939. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $183

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $939

Jan

Feb

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

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$211

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$260

$231

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$191

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$156

$117

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$153

$112

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$153

$112

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 4 - Dec 5

$188 → $113

40%

4 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 23

$227 → $160

30%

6 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 11

$177 → $113

36%

7 nights

Feb 17 - Feb 24

$215 → $151

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Denver

Raleigh - Denver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Raleigh to Denver are near the typical level, with a median price of $410.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $183, followed by May at $267.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 57m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Raleigh to Denver is 3h 57m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has direct deals available for flights from Raleigh to Denver.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for this route appear regularly, making it easy to find good prices within a 30-day window.

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$100

Denver main airports to arrive at

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is the primary gateway to Denver, Colorado, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~$139

Airports nearby Denver used as alternative

Colorado Springs (COS)

Cheapest

Colorado Springs (COS) is a reliable alternative for Denver, offering robust flight schedules and major carriers.

📍 ~110 km from Denver (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$431

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Dec 13

Denver, United States

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From RDU

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Dec 13

Denver, United States

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From RDU

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Dec 23

Denver, United States

86% AI deal score

$3,947

$1,936

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Business Class

From RDU

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Dec 17

Denver, United States

86% AI deal score

$3,924

$1,959

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Dec 15

Denver, United States

86% AI deal score

$3,945

$1,994

Save $1,951

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Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Dec 13

Denver, United States

86% AI deal score

$4,056

$2,042

Save $2,014

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Dec 23

Denver, United States

85% AI deal score

$4,061

$2,097

Save $1,964

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Dec 17

Denver, United States

84% AI deal score

$3,987

$2,118

Save $1,869

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Dec 13

Denver, United States

84% AI deal score

$3,978

$2,144

Save $1,834

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Dec 15

Denver, United States

84% AI deal score

$3,983

$2,154

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Dec 27

Denver, United States

83% AI deal score

$4,011

$2,240

Save $1,771

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Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Dec 17

Denver, United States

83% AI deal score

$4,093

$2,288

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Denver

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Raleigh to Denver is typically between 28-59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $440. Booking within 7-13 days of travel saw average prices rise to $686, indicating that last-minute bookings are generally more expensive. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days out had an average price of $568, which is higher than the 28-59 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Denver is considered to be $301 or less. The median price for this route was $410, meaning half of the observed prices were above this amount. Prices generally ranged up to $557 for the higher end of typical fares. Aiming for a price at or below $301 would place your fare among the more economical options available.

Based on historical data over the trailing 270 days, July has typically been the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Denver, with a median price of $183. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $267. In contrast, September was observed as the most expensive month, with a median price of $371. The annual median price for this route was $410, suggesting that July and May often provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $142 - $344

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

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Denver is typically between $142 and $344. The current lowest deal is $110 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 9.

now $110

Low $142

High $344

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Denver

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to DEN is July, with a median price of $183. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $939. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $183

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $939

Jan

Feb

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

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$211

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$260

$231

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$191

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$156

$117

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$153

$112

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Denver

Raleigh (RDU) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$153

$112

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 4 - Dec 5

$188 → $113

40%

4 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 23

$227 → $160

30%

6 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 11

$177 → $113

36%

7 nights

Feb 17 - Feb 24

$215 → $151

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Denver

Raleigh - Denver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Raleigh to Denver are near the typical level, with a median price of $410.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $183, followed by May at $267.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 57m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Raleigh to Denver is 3h 57m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has direct deals available for flights from Raleigh to Denver.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for this route appear regularly, making it easy to find good prices within a 30-day window.

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$100

Denver main airports to arrive at

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is the primary gateway to Denver, Colorado, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~$139

Airports nearby Denver used as alternative

Colorado Springs (COS)

Cheapest

Colorado Springs (COS) is a reliable alternative for Denver, offering robust flight schedules and major carriers.

Denver, United States

83% AI deal score

$4,093

$2,288

Save $1,805

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Business Class

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 near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 57m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals appear regularly

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?

Related routes

More routes from Raleigh

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 near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 57m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals appear regularly

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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Dec 13

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Dec 17

Dec 15

Dec 13

Dec 23

Dec 17

Dec 13

Dec 15

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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?