Cheapest airlines flights from Chicago to Denver

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Chicago to Denver, including American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
American Airlines logo American Airlines
United Airlines logo United Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Denver according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Chicago to Denver in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$29, and round-trip direct flights start at US$64.

Displayed flight fares from Chicago to Denver are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Chicago to Denver Flight Details

The distance between Chicago and Denver is about 1,446.63 km. The average flying time from Chicago to Denver is around 2 hours 56 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$29
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$64
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,446.63 km
Average flight time2 hours 56 minutes
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Denver route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Chicago to Denver

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Denver?

The average price of one-way flights from Chicago to Denver purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Denver is April, with an average price of US$95; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$197.

US$197
US$146
US$95
US$44
  • US$95
    Apr
  • US$132
    May
  • US$132
    Jun
  • US$197
    Jul
  • US$148
    Aug
  • US$150
    Sep
  • US$154
    Oct
  • US$191
    Nov
  • US$155
    Dec
  • US$154
    Jan
  • US$139
    Feb
  • US$133
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Denver?

Average weekly flight prices from Chicago to Denver by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Denver is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tuesday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$164
US$153
US$142
US$131
  • US$142
    Mon
  • US$164
    Tue
  • US$143
    Wed
  • US$153
    Thu
  • US$153
    Fri
  • US$145
    Sat
  • US$150
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Denver during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Chicago to Denver during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Chicago to Denver are available on May 2, with fares starting at US$80.

US$112
US$96
US$80
US$64
    Cheapest
  • US$93
    27
    Apr
  • US$83
    28
  • US$112
    29
  • US$112
    30
  • US$112
    1
    May
  • US$80
    2
  • US$109
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Denver (CHI-DEN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$29 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to DEN on Wed, May 13), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$64 departing on Sat, May 9 and returning on Tue, May 12.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Denver with the following airlines, including: United Airlines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 56 minutes to fly from Chicago to Denver.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Denver is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 108 flight per week flying from Chicago to Denver. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1217 (07:17)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Denver, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, May 13, with one-way flights priced at just US$29.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Denver travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Denver is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Denver on April 30, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$43.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Denver, with Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver International Airport (ORD-DEN) is by far the most common option on this route: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) Denver International Airport (DEN).
  • The time difference between Denver and Chicago is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chicago to Denver

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Denver?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chicago to Denver on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Chicago to Denver, with fares starting at US$129.

US$81
US$129
US$178
US$227
US$275
Frontier Airlines
US$129
Frontier Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$207
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
US$208
American Airlines
United Airlines
US$275
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Chicago to Denver?

Total flights from Chicago to Denver across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, United Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Chicago to Denver, with 97 flights per week.

0
23
60
97
United Airlines
97
United Airlines
Air Canada
78
Air Canada
American Airlines
32
American Airlines
Iberia
32
Iberia
Swiss Airlines
23
Swiss Airlines

How many flights fly from Chicago to Denver daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chicago to Denver within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Chicago to Denver is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

309
258
206
155
Highest
247
Mon
206
Tue
221
Wed
246
Thu
309
Fri
288
Sat
279
Sun

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

Book with no extra fees

Prices displayed on this page are all-inclusive (incl. taxes, fuel surcharges, Civil Aviation Development Fund, etc.), and all fees are clearly shown before you pay. Charges for checked baggage, onboard meals, Wi‑Fi, and other optional services are also included where applicable in the flight cards.

Real-time pricing updates

Prices, availability, and travel details on this page have been updated within the last 24 hours, and for many routes are refreshed in real time. The more popular the route, the more accurate and up-to-date the data.

Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.