Downtown Denver skyline from City Park with the Rocky Mountains behind. Flights from Newark to Denver

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Cheap Flights from Newark to Denver

Compare partner results from Newark to Denver, with Newark terminal assignments, the weekday AirTrain shuttle buses and how to reach downtown Denver from DEN.

EWR to DEN · 1,601 mi · 4h est.

EWR to DEN
1,601 miles
4h nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

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

Newark to Denver flight insights

Average flight time

~4h (estimated)

EWR → DEN

Cheapest cached price

$330

Checking live fares…

Last checked Oct 26, 2026

Planning a trip from Newark to Denver? The average flight time on this route is ~4h (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $330 (last checked Oct 26, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Newark to Denver covers a straight-line distance of about 1,601 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~4h (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Newark to Denver at a glance

EWR to DEN is about 1,601 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 Newark to Denver on Eazair
Origin	Newark (EWR)
Destination	Denver (DEN)
Average Flight Time	~4h (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$330
Fares Last Checked	Oct 26, 2026
Distance	1,601 miles (EWR to DEN)
Time in Denver	2 hours behind Newark
Airlines in our fare results	5

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

Flight deals from Newark to Denver

This route starts at Newark Liberty International (EWR) in New Jersey, not at JFK (JFK) or LaGuardia (LGA), and ends at Denver International (DEN). Frontier, United, American, Delta and Sun Country have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Newark lists Frontier and Sun Country at Terminal B, American and Delta at Terminal A, and United at Terminals A, B and C depending on the flight. On arrival, DEN places Delta, Frontier and Sun Country at Concourse A, United at Concourses A and B and American at Concourse C.

If you are taking the train to Newark, ride NJ Transit or Amtrak to the Airport Train Station and change to AirTrain. Through 13 Nov 2026, free shuttle buses stand in for AirTrain there from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on most weekdays, and the airport suggests an extra 10 to 15 minutes. NJ Transit is also running fewer weekday Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains under its Portal Cutover schedule, and NJ Transit says regular schedules resume 15 Nov 2026, subject to safety testing.

Every DEN gate sits on one of three concourses, A, B and C, and the train links them with Jeppesen Terminal. From A gates you can walk the A-Bridge instead. For downtown, the RTD A Line leaves the Transit Center on Level 1, beneath the Westin Denver International Hotel, every 15 minutes, and DEN lists 37 minutes to Union Station. Uber and Lyft collect riders at Level 5, Island 5, on the East or West side.

EazAir ran its first 8 fare checks for EWR to DEN from 17 Sep to 13 Oct 2026, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. Those 8 checks returned 6 different results, the highest at least double the lowest, and the lowest result came on 27 Sep. Sun Country's base fare and Frontier without a bundle include a personal item but no carry-on. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Newark to Denver flights

Departure · Newark

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), 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.

Newark 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.

Newark Liberty International (EWR) is in New Jersey. New York JFK (JFK) and LaGuardia (LGA) are separate airports, so check which one your ticket shows.

Leaving from Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Airline	EWR terminal
American	Terminal A
Delta	Terminal A
United	Terminals A, B and C, depending on the flight
Frontier	Terminal B
Sun Country	Terminal B
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

By train, ride NJ Transit or Amtrak to the Airport Train Station, then AirTrain. From 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on most weekdays through 13 Nov 2026, a free shuttle bus replaces AirTrain at the station.
NJ Transit is running a reduced Portal Cutover schedule, with fewer weekday Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains into Penn Station New York and longer travel times. NJ Transit says its regular schedule resumes 15 Nov 2026, subject to safety testing.
Ride apps and drivers drop off in front of each terminal. The airport says curbs are for active drop-off and pickup only, and waiting drivers should use the Cell Phone Lot next to P4.
The airport lists walk times after security of 2 to 10 minutes in Terminal A, 2 to 4 minutes in Terminal B and 1 to 10 minutes in Terminal C.
CLEAR in Terminal B serves Gates B40 to B49, Sunday to Friday 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the airport.
The airport says the TSA PreCheck enrollment office is in Terminal C and the Global Entry office is in Terminal B. It does not publish a set arrival time and says to allow extra time.
The airport lists periodic nightly weekday closures of Runway 4L-22R for rehabilitation, shown as ongoing with no end date. It says delays, schedule changes or diversions may occur, so check with your airline.

Arriving at Denver International (DEN)

Airline	DEN concourse
Delta	Concourse A
Frontier	Concourse A
Sun Country	Concourse A
United	Concourses A and B
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.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.
Sun Country base fare	Not included. The base fare includes a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra to choose, or a seat is assigned at check-in.	A change fee and any fare difference may apply. Sun Country says to cancel the original reservation before departure to change the ticket.

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 8 fare checks from Newark to Denver ran from 17 Sep to 13 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Denver to Newark, EazAir's first 4 checks ran from 28 Sep to 16 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 8 checks returned 6 different results. The lowest result came on 27 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

EWR: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Pick-up and drop-off (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Alerts and advisories (Runway 4L-22R) (01/01/2026 - ongoing, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: AirTrain partial service outage (07/27/2026 - 11/13/2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal B (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Departures guide (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Newark Liberty International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Newark Airport Station, AirTrain service replaced by shuttle bus (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Portal Bridge Cutover (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Amtrak: Newark Liberty International Airport station (EWR) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Ride app services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Connections guide (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal A (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal C (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)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country Stories: Your first Sun Country flight? Here's what to expect from booking to boarding (Jul 10, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country: Contract of Carriage (Updated October 15, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for EWR to DEN, 17 Sep 2026 to 13 Oct 2026; DEN to EWR, 28 Sep 2026 to 16 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which Newark terminal do Frontier and Sun Country use?

The airport's airline list puts Frontier and Sun Country at Terminal B. That list shows no update date, so check your boarding pass or the airline app before you set off.

Is AirTrain Newark running normally?

Not all day. From 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on most weekdays through 13 Nov 2026, free shuttle buses replace AirTrain at the Airport Train Station. The airport says to allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes.

How do I get from Denver airport to downtown Denver?

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

Where do taxis pick up at Denver airport?

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

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

Delta Main Basic and American Basic Economy include a carry-on and a personal item. United Basic Economy on domestic flights, Frontier without a bundle and Sun Country's base fare include a personal item only.

How far apart are Newark and Denver airports?

EWR and DEN are about 1601 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.