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Cheap Flights from New York to Denver

Compare New York JFK to Denver fares from partner sites, with JFK transit and drop-off tips and where to find rides once you reach DEN.

JFK to DEN · 1,622 mi · 4h 3m est.

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

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

New York to Denver flight insights

Average flight time

~4h 3m (estimated)

JFK → DEN

Cheapest cached price

$128

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 22, 2026.

Planning a trip from New York to Denver? The average flight time on this route is ~4h 3m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $128 (last checked Oct 22, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

New York to Denver covers a straight-line distance of about 1,622 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~4h 3m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

New York to Denver at a glance

JFK to DEN 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 New York to Denver on Eazair
Origin	New York (JFK)
Destination	Denver (DEN)
Average Flight Time	~4h 3m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$128
Fares Last Checked	Oct 22, 2026
Distance	1,622 miles (JFK to DEN)
Time in Denver	2 hours behind New York
Airlines in our fare results	3

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

Flight deals from New York to Denver

Fares shown here are for John F. Kennedy International (JFK) to Denver International (DEN). Flights from LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty (EWR) are not part of this search, so check the airport code on every result. Delta, JetBlue and American have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. They leave JFK from Terminal 4, Terminal 5 and Terminal 8 respectively, and DEN lists Delta and JetBlue at Concourse A and American at Concourse C.

To reach JFK by rail, take the LIRR from Penn Station or Grand Central Madison to Jamaica, about 20 minutes according to the Port Authority, or the subway to Jamaica or Howard Beach, then AirTrain JFK; the AirTrain fare applies there. Drivers can use the free drop-off lot at the AirTrain JFK Lefferts Blvd station. With TSA PreCheck you keep shoes, belts and light jackets on, though TSA says no traveler is assured expedited screening.

In DEN's Jeppesen Terminal, even-numbered doors are on the west side and odd-numbered doors on the east. Uber and Lyft pick up at Level 5, Island 5, on either side, and DEN says to order your ride after collecting your luggage. Taxi stands are at Level 5, Island 1, and DEN says taxis are available 24 hours a day. Hotel shuttles also pick up on Level 5, and mountain carriers use Island 4.

EazAir recorded its first 18 fare checks for JFK to DEN from 9 Sep to 15 Oct 2026, each asking for one adult's lowest one-way economy fare, 30 days ahead. Those checks returned 14 different results, the highest was at least double the lowest, and the lowest result came on 22 Sep. Delta Main Basic, JetBlue Main Base and American Basic Economy each include a carry-on plus a personal item. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for New York to Denver flights

Departure · New York

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Eastern Time

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

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.

New York 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 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 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.

Take the LIRR from Penn Station or Grand Central Madison to Jamaica, about 20 minutes according to the Port Authority, or the subway to Jamaica or Howard Beach, then AirTrain JFK. The AirTrain fare applies there.
JFK curbsides are for active drop-offs only. JFK says drivers for Terminals 1 and 4 should use the Van Wyck Expressway, and for Terminals 5, 7 and 8 the JFK Expressway.
Drivers can also use the free drop-off lot at the AirTrain JFK Lefferts Blvd station, then ride the free AirTrain to the terminals.
JetBlue's JFK page lists TSA checkpoint hours of 3 a.m. to midnight.
TSA PreCheck lets you keep shoes, belts and light jackets on and leave laptops and travel-size liquids (the 3-1-1 rule) in your bag. TSA says no traveler is assured expedited screening.
JFK says redevelopment construction may cause road detours and closures throughout 2026 and encourages travelers to use mass transit.

Arriving at Denver International (DEN)

Airline	DEN concourse
Delta	Concourse A
JetBlue	Concourse A
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.
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 18 fare checks from New York to Denver ran from 9 Sep to 15 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Denver to New York, EazAir's first 20 checks ran from 7 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 double the lowest. The 18 checks returned 14 different results. The lowest result came on 22 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

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: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Public transport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Pick-up and drop-off areas (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Alerts and advisories (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
TSA: PreCheck (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)
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)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for JFK to DEN, 9 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026; DEN to JFK, 7 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to JFK by train?

Take the LIRR from Penn Station or Grand Central Madison to Jamaica, or the subway to Jamaica or Howard Beach, then ride AirTrain JFK. The AirTrain fare applies at those stations.

Is there a free drop-off option near JFK?

Drivers can use the free drop-off and pick-up lot at the AirTrain JFK Lefferts Blvd station, then ride the free AirTrain to the terminals.

Where do I find a taxi 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.

Which side of the DEN terminal should I head to for a ride?

In Jeppesen Terminal, even-numbered doors are on the west side and odd-numbered doors on the east. Uber and Lyft pick up at Level 5, Island 5, on either side.

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

Yes, for the airlines in EazAir's checks. Delta Main Basic, JetBlue Main Base and American Basic Economy each include a carry-on plus a personal item.

How far is it from New York to Denver?

JFK and DEN 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.