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$79+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver (DTW - DEN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — DEN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Denver Intl are usually found in January or October, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Denver

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Denver (DEN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$100
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One-way from

$79
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$196

Good round-trip deal

$161 or less

Good one-way deal

$117 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Denver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Denver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/308:00 amDTW - DEN
Nonstop3h 14mFrontier
Wed 10/17:48 pmDEN - DTW
Nonstop2h 58mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$99
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Tue 9/308:00 amDTW - DEN
Nonstop3h 14mFrontier
Fri 10/37:48 pmDEN - DTW
Nonstop2h 58mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$100
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:00 amDTW - DEN
Nonstop3h 14mFrontier
Fri 10/248:03 pmDEN - DTW
Nonstop2h 56mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$101
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/126:00 amDTW - DEN
Nonstop3h 14mFrontier
Mon 10/208:03 pmDEN - DTW
Nonstop2h 56mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$102
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/257:55 amDTW - DEN
Nonstop3h 11mFrontier
Mon 10/278:03 pmDEN - DTW
Nonstop2h 56mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$103
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/308:00 amDTW - DEN
Nonstop3h 14mFrontier
Thu 10/26:00 amDEN - DTW
Nonstop2h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$106
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:45 amDTW - DEN
Nonstop3h 39mFrontier
Thu 12/46:25 amDEN - DTW
Nonstop3h 00mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$107
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/66:10 amDTW - DEN
Nonstop3h 10mFrontier
Tue 10/78:03 pmDEN - DTW
Nonstop2h 56mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/126:00 amDTW - DEN
Nonstop3h 14mFrontier
Fri 10/178:03 pmDEN - DTW
Nonstop2h 56mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/48:00 amDTW - DEN
Nonstop3h 14mFrontier
Tue 10/78:03 pmDEN - DTW
Nonstop2h 56mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$112
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:55 amDTW - DEN
Nonstop3h 11mFrontier
Fri 10/108:03 pmDEN - DTW
Nonstop2h 56mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$113

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Denver that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Denver

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Depart

Return

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DetroitDenver

DTW - DEN

DTWDEN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

12:30 pm-1:39 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Denver Intl

Wed 11/5

5:45 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$157

DetroitDenver

DTW - DEN

DTWDEN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/30

3:00 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Denver Intl

Sat 11/15

9:40 am-4:05 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$159

DetroitDenver

DTW - DEN

DTWDEN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/10

9:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Denver Intl

Mon 10/13

5:30 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$165

DetroitDenver

DTW - DEN

DTWDEN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/30

3:00 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Denver Intl

Tue 11/4

8:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$165

DetroitDenver

DTW - DEN

DTWDEN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/5

12:50 pm-1:57 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Denver Intl

Mon 11/10

6:15 am-11:02 am

Nonstop2h 47m

$167

DetroitDenver

DTW - DEN

DTWDEN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/25

2:13 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Denver Intl

Wed 10/29

5:25 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$168

DetroitDenver

DTW - DEN

DTWDEN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

8:25 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Denver Intl

Sun 10/5

5:45 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$177

DetroitDenver

DTW - DEN

DTWDEN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

4:18 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

Denver Intl

Fri 10/3

12:45 am-5:28 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$180

DetroitDenver

DTW - DEN

DTWDEN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

9:00 am-12:54 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Denver Intl

Sun 12/7

6:15 am-11:04 am

Nonstop2h 49m

$199

DetroitDenver

DTW - DEN

DTWDEN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/27

12:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Denver Intl

Wed 12/3

8:15 am-8:40 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$217

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The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for extra comfort.


Bring a power bank as Frontier offers no in-seat power or Wi-Fi onboard.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Southwest

Southwest offers free snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, enhancing your in-flight experience.


Southwest's Early Bird check-in ensures priority boarding, enhancing convenience for travelers.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.


United's Premium Plus seats include upgraded food, drink, and amenity kits.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
DTW

At DTW, security lines are short, usually under 15 minutes. Plan accordingly to ensure a smooth departure.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
DEN

Take the A Line train from DEN to Union Station for a quick, 37-minute ride into downtown Denver.

Read more about DENby Emily Zemler
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier and Southwest

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DEN

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Denver

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Denver from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Denver. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver is 35 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver (average of $197). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver in March is currently the most expensive (average of $278). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to DEN?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Denver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 45% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Denver. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Denver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Denver. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Denver. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,177 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Denver. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Denver?

    To fly from Detroit to Denver, you need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Denver Intl (DEN). Nonstop flights to Denver Intl from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County take 3h 00m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 10 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Denver Intl offered by 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver in 3h 05m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1119 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver round-trip?

    Frontier, at $63, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Frontier is priced at 70% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver?

    Before booking your flight to Denver from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: WestJet (94%), Frontier (92%), Korean Air( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver?

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver is generally $696, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $61. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Denver Intl), you can expect to pay $131 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Denver that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Denver flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Denver?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Denver.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Denver?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Denver by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver (average of $197). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Denver in March is currently the most expensive (average of $278). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Denver

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Denver. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$63Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$135Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$163Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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