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Cheap Flights from Denver to New York

Search Denver to New York JFK fares from partner sites, with DEN concourses for each airline in EazAir's results and JFK terminals for Delta, JetBlue and American.

DEN to JFK · 1,622 mi · 4h 3m est.

DEN to JFK
1,622 miles
4h 3m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Denver to New York flight insights

Average flight time

~4h 3m (estimated)

DEN → JFK

Cheapest cached price

$190

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 28, 2026.

Planning a trip from Denver to New York? The average flight time on this route is ~4h 3m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $190 (last checked Oct 28, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Denver to New York at a glance

DEN to JFK is about 1,622 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 Denver to New York on Eazair
Origin	Denver (DEN)
Destination	New York (JFK)
Average Flight Time	~4h 3m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$190
Fares Last Checked	Oct 28, 2026
Distance	1,622 miles (DEN to JFK)
Time in New York	2 hours ahead of Denver
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in New York is 2 hours ahead of Denver. Denver is on Mountain Time, New York on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Denver to New York

The search on this page pairs Denver International (DEN) with New York's John F. Kennedy International (JFK). LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check the airport code on every result. Four airlines, American, JetBlue, Delta and United, have shown up in EazAir's fare checks for this route. DEN lists Delta and JetBlue at Concourse A, United at Concourses A and B, and American at Concourse C. At JFK, Delta uses Terminal 4, JetBlue Terminal 5 and American Terminal 8.

Holders of an A gate boarding pass can skip the train and walk the A-Bridge, directly north of the security checkpoints. Concourse B and C passengers go down to the Level 4 train platform after security. RTD lists airport bus routes AB1 and AB2 from Boulder, AT and ATA from Arapahoe County and 145X from Brighton. DEN says its Great Hall Program, due to finish by the end of 2027, includes renovating airline check-in at the south end of Level 6.

American uses Terminal 8 at JFK, and the airline says it celebrated the grand opening of a newly transformed customer experience there on 21 Apr 2026. If a ride app is collecting you at Terminal 5 or 7, the pickup is now at the Howard Beach AirTrain station, reached free on AirTrain, though accessible trips can still be picked up at the terminal. JFK says its redevelopment construction may cause road detours and closures throughout 2026.

From 7 Sep to 14 Oct 2026, EazAir's first 20 fare checks for DEN to JFK each searched for one adult's lowest one-way economy fare departing 30 days later. The 20 checks returned 13 different results; the highest was at least one and a half times the lowest, and the lowest came on 7 Sep, the first day of checks. JetBlue Main Base includes a carry-on; United Basic Economy on domestic flights does not. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Denver to New York flights

Departure · Denver

Denver International (DEN)

Mountain Time

Arrival · New York

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty International (EWR), Stewart International (SWF)

About New York

Areas to know in New York

Greenwich Village
SoHo
Williamsburg

Weather in New York

Four distinct seasons, with hot, humid summers and cold winters that bring occasional snow.

Denver to New York: 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 New York with the JFK code, and the New York area has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check the airport code on every result.

Leaving from Denver International (DEN)

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

Ride the RTD A Line from Union Station to Denver Airport Station. RTD says an Airport Fare applies.
RTD also lists airport bus routes, including AB1 and AB2 from Boulder, AT and ATA from Arapahoe County and 145X from Brighton. RTD says SkyRide bus trips to or from DEN need an Airport Fare.
DEN's East and West security checkpoints are both on Level 6 and give access to all airline gates.
DEN said on 7 Oct 2026 that West Security is open from 3:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and East Security from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Both take TSA PreCheck and CLEAR.
DEN recommends arriving at least two hours before your flight to allow time for security, and its security page points travelers to real-time wait times.
The final phase of the Great Hall Program includes renovating airline check-in on the south end of Level 6, and DEN says the whole program will be done by the end of 2027.

Arriving at John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Airline	JFK terminal
Delta	Terminal 4
JetBlue	Terminal 5 (some international arrivals use Terminal 4 overnight)
American	Terminal 8
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

American says it celebrated the grand opening of a newly transformed customer experience at JFK Terminal 8 on 21 Apr 2026.

AirTrain JFK links the terminals for free, every 5 to 15 minutes, and JFK says terminal-to-terminal trips take under 10 minutes.
JFK says redevelopment construction may cause detours and closures on airport roads throughout 2026.
Ride-app pickups for Terminals 5 and 7 moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station.

Getting from JFK	Where to board	Where it goes
AirTrain JFK	Free between terminals, every 5 to 15 minutes. You pay the AirTrain fare when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach.	Jamaica for the LIRR and subway; Howard Beach for the subway.
LIRR from Jamaica	Ride AirTrain to Jamaica. See MTA TrainTime for LIRR times.	Penn Station or Grand Central Madison, in about 20 minutes, according to the Port Authority.
Ride apps at Terminals 5 and 7	Pickups moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station; the AirTrain ride there is free. Accessible rides can still be picked up at the terminal.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Official taxi stands only; ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal.	A flat fare to Manhattan, plus tolls, surcharges that vary by time and destination, and an optional tip.

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.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.

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 20 fare checks from Denver to New York ran from 7 Sep to 14 Oct 2026. For the return direction, New York to Denver, EazAir's first 18 checks ran from 9 Sep to 15 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 one and a half times the lowest. The 20 checks returned 13 different results. The lowest result came on 7 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

DEN: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Great Hall Program (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: East security checkpoint opens (4 Aug 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Passenger surge during Fall Break travel rush (7 Oct 2026, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
RTD: Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LaGuardia Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Newark Liberty International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: JFK Terminal 8 opening (21 Apr 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: New York JFK airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Terminal 5 and 7 ride-app pickup relocation (from 2 May 2025, ongoing, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Public transport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Taxi service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Alerts and advisories (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)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DEN to JFK, 7 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026; JFK to DEN, 9 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the train to reach my gate at DEN?

Not for A gates. With an A gate boarding pass you can walk the A-Bridge, directly north of the security checkpoints. For Concourses B and C, take the train from the Level 4 platform.

Which JFK terminal will I arrive at from Denver?

It depends on the airline. Delta uses Terminal 4, JetBlue Terminal 5 and American Terminal 8. For other airlines, check your boarding pass or airline app.

Where do ride apps pick up at JFK Terminal 5?

Ride-app pickups for Terminals 5 and 7 moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station, and the AirTrain ride there is free. Accessible trips can still be picked up at the terminal.

Which basic fares from Denver to New York include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy and JetBlue Main Base include one, and Delta says every passenger can bring a carry-on free. United Basic Economy on domestic flights includes a personal item only, unless a MileagePlus exception applies.

Are LaGuardia and Newark included in this search?

No. The page searches JFK. LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check each result's airport code.

How far is it from Denver to New York?

DEN and JFK are about 1622 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.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

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.