Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Denver (DEN)
The best prices from Chicago to Denver Intl are usually found in August or July, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Friday
How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago to Denver
All the information you need to plan the best CHI to DEN flight in 2022: compare Chicago to Denver flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Denver.
CHI - DEN Price | $74 - $203 |
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DEN Temperature | 30.2 - 73.4 °F |
DEN Rainfall | 0.5 - 2.3 inches |
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | August | Best time to find cheap flights, 48% potential price drop |
| Average price | $141 | Average for round-trip flights in May 2022 |
| Round-trip from | $74 | From Chicago (CHI) to Denver Intl |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Denver?
Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 11% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Denver?
To save up to 7% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 20 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Chicago to Denver from $126 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $137 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Denver?
Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Denver from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $142 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $37. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Denver (CHI - DEN)?
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Denver in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
Cheap flights from Chicago to Denver in May, June 2022
The best prices found for CHI to DEN flights for May, June
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Chicago to Denver 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Denver from Chicago found for this year
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Cheap Frontier flights from Chicago to Denver
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One of the most popular airlines traveling from Chicago to Denver is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $193.05 RT. This price is typically 73% cheaper than other airlines that offer Chicago to Denver flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $78. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most common Chicago airport to take off from when flying to Denver. Denver Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Denver. When flying from Chicago to Denver, Frontier flights are 38% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Cheap Denver Air Connection flights from Chicago to Denver
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If you’re traveling from Chicago to Denver, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Denver Air Connection. Chicago to Denver flights are typically 60% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Denver Air Connection typically cost $382.27 RT. The cheapest Denver Air Connection flight found for this route was $231. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most common Chicago airport to take off from when flying to Denver. Denver Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Denver. When flying from Chicago to Denver, Denver Air Connection flights are 38% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Non-stop flights to Denver from Chicago
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Last minute flights from Chicago to Denver
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One-way flights to Denver Intl from Chicago
The cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Denver
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Chicago to Denver flights.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Denver from Chicago?
Denver Intl (DEN), located 18.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Denver. 11 airlines have flights to Denver Intl from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Denver Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 56 inbound flights from Chicago per day.
Which airlines flying from Chicago to Denver Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of the carriers operating flights from Chicago to Denver Intl that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are United Airlines, Frontier, and American Airlines. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
Can I find flights from Chicago to Denver for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Denver for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $194, but on average you can expect to pay $230.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Denver for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Denver under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Denver is less than $260.
Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Denver for under $200?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Denver within the next 7 days for less than $200.
What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to Denver?
Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How many flights depart from Chicago to Denver on average per day?
21 flight departures from Chicago to Denver per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 14% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 38% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 19% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 29% of flight departures
How long is the flight from Chicago to Denver?
A quick flight from Chicago to Denver can take about 2h 37m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $194. There are 891 mi between Chicago and Denver. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Denver round-trip?
Frontier, at $194, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Denver.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Allegiant Air and United Airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Denver one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $75 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $107 and Delta from $108 one-way.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Denver?
The most popular airlines flying from Chicago to Denver are Major Airline, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Denver?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Denver are Qatar Airways (92%), LOT (87%) and Japan Airlines (86%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Denver?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $36. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Denver Intl) can be booked for $215 on average our data indicates $443 when flying from Chicago to Denver.
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Can I fly to Denver Intl from Chicago right now?
Most visitors from Chicago need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Denver Intl.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chicago 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 Chicago are not required to quarantine after entering Denver Intl.
Can I fly back to Chicago 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 Chicago.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Denver Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Chicago.
Alternative routes for Chicago to Denver
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Top 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Denver
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to Denver choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Chicago to Denver
See what time of day planes typically take off from Chicago to Denver
| 9%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 32%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 29%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 30%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Denver
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Chicago to Denver
| Sunday | 46daily flights |
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| Monday | 74daily flights |
| Tuesday | 65daily flights |
| Wednesday | 67daily flights |
| Thursday | 61daily flights |
| Friday | 63daily flights |
| Saturday | 22daily flights |