What percentage of Washington, D.C. to Denver flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 26.6% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver were direct. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically encountered 2 stopovers on average. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

What's the flight time from Washington, D.C. to Denver?

The median direct flight time from Washington, D.C. to Denver is typically 3 hours and 57 minutes, covering a distance of 2394 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 24 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How often do Washington, D.C. to Denver flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Washington, D.C. to Denver route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers on this route often have opportunities to find more favorable pricing. The dynamic nature of pricing on this route means that monitoring for price changes can be beneficial.

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Washington, D.C. to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver typically range from $297–$601, with a median price of $416. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so consistent monitoring can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Denver? The data shows that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $230. April follows closely with a median of $237, and February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $272. Planning your trip during these months could lead to substantial savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver connect at least once, with only 26.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that if you fly this route, you are likely to have a layover.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Denver takes 3h 57m for direct flights. However, since most itineraries involve connections, a typical journey including connections can extend to 9h 25m. The overall median journey time, including both direct and connecting itineraries, is 3h 57m.

The distance between Washington, D.C. and Denver is approximately 2332 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, meaning it's a significant distance that typically involves several hours of air travel.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Regular price: $201 - $309

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $201 to $309. The current lowest deal is $128 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 7 to Nov 11.

now $128

Low $201

High $309

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Denver

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Denver is January, with a median price of $239. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $810. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $239

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $810

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Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver

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IAD - Denver

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Denver (DEN)

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$606

$370

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Denver

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$606

$420

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Wed, Sep 16

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IAD - Denver

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$466

$359

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Wed, Sep 16

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IAD - Denver

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

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IAD - Denver

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Denver (DEN)

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Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$606 → $370

39%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$428 → $198

54%

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

$431 → $203

53%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$570 → $345

39%

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Washington, D.C. - Denver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Denver are below the typical level at $128.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, April, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 57m

Direct flights typically take 3h 57m, while connecting flights average 9h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 73.4% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines provides direct flights, with 100 direct deals recently available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Washington, D.C. to Denver are frequently available, appearing often.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Consider BWI for flights to Denver, offering a potentially more affordable departure option from the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$178

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

DCA is a convenient departure point for flights to Denver, located very close to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$258

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

IAD provides another international departure option for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Denver.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$195

Denver main airports to arrive at

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a great arrival choice for flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver.

📍 ~30 km from Denver (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$181

Airports nearby Denver used as alternative

Colorado Springs (COS)

Cheapest

Colorado Springs is a reliable alternative due to its size and robust flight schedule for Denver.

📍 ~110 km from Denver (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$352

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Denver

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $324. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise significantly to $763. Similarly, booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $747, indicating that last-minute bookings are considerably more expensive across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Denver was considered to be $297 or less. The median price for this route was $416, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $601. This suggests that travelers could historically find deals well below the typical cost if they planned accordingly.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Washington, D.C. to Denver include January, with a median price of $230, and April, with a median price of $237. February also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $272. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $416 for this route.

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Washington, D.C. to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Regular price: $201 - $309

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $201 to $309. The current lowest deal is $128 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 7 to Nov 11.

now $128

Low $201

High $309

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Denver

January

Cheapest

Flights from $239

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $810

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Denver

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$606

$370

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Denver

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$606

$420

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Denver

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$466

$359

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Denver

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$584

$360

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Denver

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$514

$380

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Denver

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$570

$385

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$606 → $370

39%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$428 → $198

54%

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

$431 → $203

53%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$570 → $345

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Washington, D.C. - Denver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Denver are below the typical level at $128.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, April, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 57m

Direct flights typically take 3h 57m, while connecting flights average 9h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 73.4% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines provides direct flights, with 100 direct deals recently available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Washington, D.C. to Denver are frequently available, appearing often.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Consider BWI for flights to Denver, offering a potentially more affordable departure option from the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$178

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

DCA is a convenient departure point for flights to Denver, located very close to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$258

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

IAD provides another international departure option for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Denver.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$195

Denver main airports to arrive at

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a great arrival choice for flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver.

📍 ~30 km from Denver (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$181

Airports nearby Denver used as alternative

Colorado Springs (COS)

Cheapest

Colorado Springs is a reliable alternative due to its size and robust flight schedule for Denver.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Denver

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Washington, D.C. to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Denver

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Washington, D.C. - Denver route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 3h 57m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Denver?

What is a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Denver?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Washington, D.C. to Denver?

What percentage of Washington, D.C. to Denver flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Washington, D.C. to Denver?

How often do Washington, D.C. to Denver flight prices drop?

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Washington, D.C. to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Denver

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Denver

Washington, D.C. - Denver route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 3h 57m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Denver?

What is a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Denver?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Washington, D.C. to Denver?