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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Denver

Search Detroit Metro (DTW) to Denver International (DEN) flights, with Evans Terminal bus and security notes and how to leave DEN by train or car.

DTW to DEN · 1,120 mi · 3h est.

DTW to DEN
1,120 miles
3h nonstop (estimated)
3 airlines in our fare results

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

Detroit to Denver flight insights

Average flight time

~3h (estimated)

DTW → DEN

Cheapest cached price

$153

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 19, 2026.

Planning a trip from Detroit to Denver? The average flight time on this route is ~3h (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $153 (last checked Oct 19, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Detroit to Denver covers a straight-line distance of about 1,120 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~3h (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Detroit to Denver at a glance

DTW to DEN is about 1,120 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 Detroit to Denver on Eazair
Origin	Detroit (DTW)
Destination	Denver (DEN)
Average Flight Time	~3h (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$153
Fares Last Checked	Oct 19, 2026
Distance	1,120 miles (DTW to DEN)
Time in Denver	2 hours behind Detroit
Airlines in our fare results	3

Local time in Denver is 2 hours behind Detroit. Detroit is on Eastern Time, Denver on Mountain Time.

Flight deals from Detroit to Denver

Southwest, United and American have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route, and DTW lists all three at its Evans Terminal, not McNamara. The page covers Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Denver International (DEN). At DEN, Southwest and American use Concourse C, and United uses Concourses A and B. Results can include connections, so check the stops shown with each fare.

Evans passengers arriving by public transport have several choices. Detroit Air Xpress serves both terminals, as do SMART Route 125 and FAST Michigan Route 261, while SMART Route 280 runs to Evans alone. The Evans checkpoint sits in its ticketing lobby, and DTW says CLEAR lanes are at both McNamara checkpoints. DTW publishes no checkpoint hours, so leave yourself time, and its TSA PreCheck office is in McNamara's domestic baggage claim area.

Denver's train from the concourses brings you back to Jeppesen Terminal. Down on Level 1, the Transit Center beneath the Westin Denver International Hotel is where the RTD A Line leaves every 15 minutes for Union Station, a 37-minute ride by DEN's figure, and RTD charges an Airport Fare. Uber and Lyft use Level 5, Island 5, on the East or West side. In Jeppesen Terminal, even-numbered doors are on the west side and odd-numbered doors are on the east.

EazAir's first fare check for Detroit to Denver was on 17 Sep 2026, for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. A single check like this cannot show a pattern, or say whether that day was high or low. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Detroit to Denver flights

Departure · Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Eastern Time

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.

Detroit 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.

Leaving from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Airline	DTW terminal
American	Evans Terminal
United	Evans Terminal
Southwest	Evans Terminal
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Detroit Air Xpress, SMART Route 125 and FAST Michigan Route 261 stop at both terminals, and SMART Route 280 at Evans only. DTW advises confirming your airline's terminal before you board.
Michigan Flyer and AirRide run to DTW from Ann Arbor, and Michigan Flyer also from East Lansing.
DTW lists checkpoints in the McNamara ticketing lobby on Level 3, on the McNamara bridge from the parking garage on Level 2, at the Westin hotel and in the Evans ticketing lobby.
DTW says access to all airline gates is through the security checkpoint areas, and CLEAR lanes are at both McNamara checkpoints.
DTW says the TSA PreCheck office is in the McNamara Terminal's domestic baggage claim area. DTW does not publish checkpoint hours.

Arriving at Denver International (DEN)

Airline	DEN concourse
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
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 fare check from Detroit to Denver was on 17 Sep 2026. For the return direction, Denver to Detroit, EazAir's first 9 checks ran from 1 Sep to 5 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. One check cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

DTW: Airline directory (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Security checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Michigan Flyer (no date shown, 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)
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 DTW to DEN, 17 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026; DEN to DTW, 1 Sep 2026 to 5 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which DTW terminal do I use for Denver flights?

DTW lists Southwest, United and American at the Evans Terminal, which some boarding passes may show as WE. Delta uses the McNamara Terminal.

Where is TSA PreCheck enrollment at Detroit Metro?

DTW says the TSA PreCheck office is in the McNamara Terminal's domestic baggage claim area. DTW does not publish checkpoint hours.

How do I get from DEN to downtown Denver?

Take the RTD A Line from the Transit Center on Level 1. DEN says trains run every 15 minutes and reach Union Station in 37 minutes. RTD says an Airport Fare applies.

Where are taxis at Denver International?

DEN's taxi stands are at Level 5, Island 1. DEN says taxis are available 24 hours a day and you can go straight there after baggage claim.

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

American Basic Economy includes a carry-on plus a personal item, and Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item. United Basic Economy on domestic flights includes one personal item only, with some MileagePlus exceptions.

How far is Detroit from Denver?

DTW and DEN are about 1120 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
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.