Cheap flights from Detroit to Denver from $143 DTW → DEN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Denver International Airport (DEN)
The cheapest return found recently is $319 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov – 23 Nov, found 11 hours ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $143 with Frontier Airlines, 25 Nov, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $143, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $319, 21 Nov to 23 Nov
- Usual return price
- $149 to $172
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $124 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 31 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $149 to $172.
Cheapest return found recently
$319
21 Nov – 23 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Denver International Airport (DEN)
Leaves 6:50 p.m. · Return leaves 11:59 p.m. · 14 h 32 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
found 11 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$550
21 Nov – 24 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Denver International Airport (DEN)
Leaves 8:31 p.m. · Return leaves 11:09 p.m. · 6 h 16 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 11 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$319 21 Nov – 23 Novfound 11 hours agoSee prices for these dates
$124 14 Dec – 17 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 34 days, 7 Oct to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $98 to $424.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 21 Nov to 5 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
32 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov – 23 Nov | $319 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 11 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 17 Dec | $124 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 18 Dec | $166 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec | $149 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $172 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $124.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$143
25 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Denver International Airport (DEN)
Leaves 9:30 p.m. · 11 h 6 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$81
5 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Denver International Airport (DEN)
Leaves 7:15 a.m. · 3 h 31 min trip
nonstop
found 6 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$143 25 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
$81 5 Jan 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 41 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $57 to $181.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | $143 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jan 2027 | $81 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $81.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Detroit to Denver
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 21 Nov – 23 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 25 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Detroit to Denver?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 66% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 7 Oct and 12 Nov (34 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $313 | $243 | +195% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $106 | $98 | Cheapest seen | 17 |
| 30–59 days | $137 | $114 | +29% | 20 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 39% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (41 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $112 | $89 | +65% | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $68 | $57 | Cheapest seen | 28 |
| 30–59 days | $91 | $57 | +34% | 27 |
| 90–179 days | $69 | $69 | +2% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Flint → Denver
92 km from Detroit
$468
$149 more than flying from Detroit
1 Dec – 7 Dec · FNT → DEN · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Cleveland → Denver
145 km from Detroit
$203
$60 more than flying from Detroit
20 Nov · CLE → DEN · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 21 Nov – 23 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Detroit to Denver?
The cheapest return found recently is $319 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov to 23 Nov, found 11 hours ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $124 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Dec to 17 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $149 to $172.
How much is a one-way flight from Detroit to Denver?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $143 with Frontier Airlines, 25 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $81 with Frontier Airlines, 5 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Denver?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $124, 14 Dec to 17 Dec, found 5 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $81, 5 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Denver?
In 34 days of prices between 7 Oct and 12 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 66% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure. In 41 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 39% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Detroit to Denver?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $550 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov to 24 Nov, found 11 hours ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $81 with Frontier Airlines, 5 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Denver?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 5 Jan 2027, takes 3 h 31 min from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Denver International Airport (DEN). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 25 Nov, takes 11 h 6 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Detroit to Denver?
Between 21 Nov and 5 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on all 5 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work