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Cheap Flights from Dallas to Denver

Compare partner fares from Dallas Fort Worth to Denver International, with how DFW screening works by terminal and how to reach downtown Denver on the A Line.

DFW to DEN · 641 mi · 2h est.

DFW to DEN
641 miles
2h nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

Photo: David Herrera, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Dallas to Denver flight insights

Average flight time

~2h (estimated)

DFW → DEN

Cheapest cached price

$74

Checking live fares…

Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 27, 2026.

Planning a trip from Dallas to Denver? The average flight time on this route is ~2h (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $74 (last checked Oct 27, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Dallas to Denver at a glance

DFW to DEN is about 641 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Dallas to Denver on Eazair
Origin	Dallas (DFW)
Destination	Denver (DEN)
Average Flight Time	~2h (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$74
Fares Last Checked	Oct 27, 2026
Distance	641 miles (DFW to DEN)
Time in Denver	1 hour behind Dallas
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Denver is 1 hour behind Dallas. Dallas is on Central Time, Denver on Mountain Time.

Flight deals from Dallas to Denver

Flights on this page run from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver International (DEN). Southwest, Delta, American and United have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Southwest is not on DFW's airline list, so check whether a Southwest result departs from Dallas Love Field (DAL), a separate airport. In Denver, the airport lists Southwest and American at Concourse C, United at Concourses A and B, and Delta at Concourse A.

Each DFW terminal has its own checkpoint with TSA PreCheck, and the airport's security page shows waits on a map. Drop-off is at the upper-level curbside of every terminal, and DFW says curbs are for active loading and unloading only. Rail riders from Fort Worth come in on TEXRail at Terminal B, the Silver Line also stops at Terminal B, and DART's Orange Line from downtown Dallas reaches Terminal A Station near Gate A10. American has gates in all five terminals, and Delta and United in Terminal E.

DEN has three concourses beyond security, linked to Jeppesen Terminal by the train to the gates; with an A gate boarding pass you can walk the A-Bridge instead. In Jeppesen Terminal, even-numbered doors are on the west side and odd-numbered doors on the east. The RTD A Line leaves from the Transit Center on Level 1 every 15 minutes, a 37-minute trip to Union Station by DEN's count, and RTD says an Airport Fare applies. Rideshare pickup is at Level 5, Island 5.

EazAir's first 9 fare checks for DFW to DEN ran from 12 Sep to 16 Oct 2026, each looking for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. They returned 7 different results, and the highest was at least 3 times the lowest, which came on 19 Sep. Southwest, American and Delta include a carry-on in their lowest fares; United Basic Economy does not on domestic flights. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Dallas to Denver flights

Departure · Dallas

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Central Time

Other airports near Dallas: Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Arrival · Denver

Denver International (DEN)

Mountain Time

About Denver

Areas to know in Denver

LoDo (Lower Downtown)
RiNo Art District
Capitol Hill

Weather in Denver

A semi-arid climate with over 300 sunny days a year; the high altitude keeps evenings cool even in summer, and winter brings snow to the nearby mountains.

Dallas to Denver: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

EazAir searches Dallas with the DFW code, and Dallas has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a separate airport, and Southwest is not on DFW's airline list.

Leaving from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)

Airline	DFW gates
American	Terminals A, B, C, D and E
Delta, United, Frontier	Terminal E
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

The DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to DFW Airport Terminal A Station, near Gate A10. TEXRail from downtown Fort Worth and the DART Silver Line arrive at Terminal B.
DFW says passengers can be dropped off at the upper-level curbside of all terminals, and curbs are for active loading and unloading only.
DFW has security checkpoints in every terminal, TSA PreCheck in all five terminals and a wait-time map on its security page. DFW says Skylink is the shortest route between terminals while inside security.
DFW lists CLEAR at Terminal E, checkpoint E18.
In Terminal C, DFW says the C30 check-in area and checkpoint are closed for construction. C10 is TSA PreCheck only, C11 handles General and Priority, and C20 handles General and PreCheck.

Arriving at Denver International (DEN)

Airline	DEN concourse
Delta	Concourse A
United	Concourses A and B
Southwest	Concourse C
American	Concourse C
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

DEN's airline page shows no update date, so confirm your concourse on your boarding pass.

DEN has three concourses, A, B and C, beyond security. The train to the gates links them with Jeppesen Terminal.
The train leaves from a platform on Level 4. DEN says the ride from the terminal to the C Gates takes less than 10 minutes.
With an A gate boarding pass you can walk the A-Bridge, directly north of the security checkpoints, instead of taking the train.
In Jeppesen Terminal, even-numbered doors are on the west side and odd-numbered doors are on the east side.

Getting from DEN	Where to board	Where it goes
RTD A Line	Transit Center on Level 1, beneath the Westin Denver International Hotel. DEN says trains run every 15 minutes. RTD says trips to or from the airport need an Airport Fare.	Union Station in downtown Denver, 37 minutes according to DEN, with stops at 61st & Peña, 40th & Airport and 38th & Blake.
Rideshare	Level 5, Island 5, on the East or West side of the terminal. DEN says to order your ride after collecting your luggage.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Level 5, Island 1. DEN says taxis are available 24 hours a day and you can go straight to the stands after baggage claim.	Your destination.
Mountain carriers	Level 5, Island 4.	The carrier's own routes.
Hotel and rental car shuttles	Hotel shuttles pick up on Level 5. A free rental car shuttle runs from the Jeppesen Terminal pickup area.	Hotels and the off-site rental car counters.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 9 fare checks from Dallas to Denver ran from 12 Sep to 16 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Denver to Dallas, EazAir's first 7 checks ran from 13 Sep to 14 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least 3 times the lowest. The 9 checks returned 7 different results. The lowest result came on 19 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

DFW: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Connect between terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Directions (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Construction at DFW (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: DFW Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: Silver Line launch (8 Oct 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Facilities (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: To and from the airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: East security checkpoint opens (4 Aug 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RTD: Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DFW to DEN, 12 Sep 2026 to 16 Oct 2026; DEN to DFW, 13 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which DEN concourse will I arrive at?

DEN lists Southwest and American at Concourse C, United at Concourses A and B, and Delta at Concourse A. DEN's page shows no update date, so confirm on your boarding pass.

How do I get from DEN to downtown Denver?

Take the RTD A Line from the Transit Center on Level 1, beneath the Westin Denver International Hotel. DEN lists a 37-minute trip to Union Station, and RTD says an Airport Fare applies.

Where are taxis and rideshare at Denver airport?

Uber and Lyft pick up at Level 5, Island 5, on the East or West side. Taxi stands are at Level 5, Island 1, and DEN says taxis are available 24 hours a day.

Does Southwest fly from DFW to Denver?

Southwest is not on DFW's airline list. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a separate airport, so check the departure code on any Southwest result before you pay.

Do the lowest fares from Dallas to Denver include a carry-on?

Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item, and American Basic Economy and Delta Main Basic include a carry-on. United Basic Economy on domestic flights allows a personal item only.

How far is Dallas from Denver?

DFW and DEN are about 641 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.