Cheap flights from California to Denver (DEN)
How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Denver?
Find a great deal and save up to 5% by booking at least 60 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from California to Denver within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $138.
What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Denver?
The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Denver from California average $142. You can even find prices in August for less than $142, as users have found deals to Denver from as low as $32. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Denver from California. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 69%.
When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Denver (CA - DEN)?
When flying from California to Denver, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Cheap flights from California to Denver in May, June 2022
The best prices found for California to DEN flights for May, June
Ontario
Denver Intl
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2h 18mDenver Intl
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2h 22mFrontier
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Denver Intl
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13h 12mDenver Intl
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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10h 08mFrontier
Ontario
Denver Intl
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12h 47mDenver Intl
Ontario
Nonstop
2h 18mMultiple Airlines
California to Denver 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Denver from California found for this year
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Denver Intl
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2h 25mDenver Intl
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2h 39mFrontier
Ontario
Denver Intl
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6h 22mDenver Intl
Ontario
1 stop
4h 38mDelta
Burbank Bob Hope
Denver Intl
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7h 25mDenver Intl
Burbank Bob Hope
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7h 36mDelta
Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from California to Denver
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Denver Intl
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4h 01mDenver Intl
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Burbank Bob Hope
Denver Intl
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6h 17mDenver Intl
Burbank Bob Hope
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6h 59mSpirit Airlines
Los Angeles
Denver Intl
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2h 26mDenver Intl
Los Angeles
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12h 25mSpirit Airlines
Cheap American Airlines flights from California to Denver
Long Beach Municipal
Denver Intl
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23h 24mDenver Intl
Long Beach Municipal
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20h 11mAmerican Airlines
Long Beach Municipal
Denver Intl
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12h 00mDenver Intl
Long Beach Municipal
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21h 02mAmerican Airlines
Long Beach Municipal
Denver Intl
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16h 08mDenver Intl
Long Beach Municipal
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12h 19mAmerican Airlines
Non-stop flights to Denver from California
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Denver Intl
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2h 25mDenver Intl
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2h 39mFrontier
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Denver Intl
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2h 18mDenver Intl
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2h 19mFrontier
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Denver Intl
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2h 18mDenver Intl
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2h 22mFrontier
Last minute flights from California to Denver
Late deals on return flights to Denver from California, departing today and this week
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Denver Intl
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4h 01mDenver Intl
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Los Angeles
Denver Intl
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2h 26mDenver Intl
Los Angeles
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12h 25mSpirit Airlines
Los Angeles
Denver Intl
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2h 26mDenver Intl
Los Angeles
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12h 25mSpirit Airlines
One-way flights to Denver Intl from California
The cheapest one-way flights from California to Denver
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Denver Intl
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2h 18mFrontier
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Denver Intl
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6h 22mDelta
Oakland
Denver Intl
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5h 42mSpirit Airlines
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about California to Denver flights.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Denver from California?
Located just 18.5 mi from the city center, Denver Intl (DEN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Denver from California.
Which airlines flying from California to Denver Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of our airline partners flying from California to Denver Intl have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. United Airlines, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like United Airlines with this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from California to Denver for under $100 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Denver for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $94, but on average you can expect to pay $111.
Are there nonstop flights from California to Denver for under $100 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from California to Denver under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to Denver is less than $119.
Are there last-minute flights available from California to Denver for under $200?
There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Denver within the next 7 days for less than $200.
What days are nonstop flights available from California to Denver?
Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How popular is this California to Denver flight route?
Flights from California to Denver Intl have been viewed 345 times in the past calendar month.
How many flights depart from California to Denver on average per day?
On average, you can expect to see 32 flights from California to Denver a day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 16% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 19% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 44% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 22% of flight departures
How long is the flight from California to Denver?
Airlines like Frontier, Delta, and Spirit Airlines fly from California to Denver in about 2h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 57m. The distance from California to Denver is about 865 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Denver one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Denver are Frontier ($47), Delta ($48), and Spirit Airlines ($48).
What are the most popular routes from California to Denver?
While some choose either San Francisco - Denver Intl or Ontario - Denver Intl, Los Angeles - Denver Intl is the most popular route from California to Denver.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to Denver?
Consider Major Airline, Endeavor Airlines or American Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from California to Denver.
What are the most reliable airlines from California to Denver?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Denver consider choosing Cathay Pacific (100%), Spirit Airlines (95%) or Singapore Airlines (94%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from California to Denver?
Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Denver? While on average our users pay $370, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $70. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Denver Intl), is priced around $118.
Flights to Denver from California
Can I fly to Denver Intl from California right now?
Most visitors from California need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Denver Intl.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from California must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Denver Intl.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from California are not required to quarantine after entering Denver Intl.
Can I fly back to California from Denver Intl?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Denver Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to California.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Denver Intl are not required to quarantine after entering California.
Departure points for flights from California to Denver
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Top 5 airlines flying from California to Denver
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from California to Denver choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from California to Denver
See what time of day planes typically take off from California to Denver
| 13%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
|---|---|
| 27%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 41%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 19%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |