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

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Cheap Flights from Orlando to Denver

Compare partner fares from Orlando to Denver, check MCO counter hours and Southwest gate notes, then find your DEN concourse and pickup point.

MCO to DEN · 1,545 mi · 3h 53m est.

MCO to DEN
1,545 miles
3h 53m nonstop (estimated)
6 airlines in our fare results

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

Orlando to Denver flight insights

Average flight time

~3h 53m (estimated)

MCO → DEN

Cheapest cached price

$264

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.

Planning a trip from Orlando to Denver? The average flight time on this route is ~3h 53m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $264 (last checked Oct 31, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Orlando to Denver covers a straight-line distance of about 1,545 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~3h 53m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Orlando to Denver at a glance

MCO to DEN is about 1,545 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 Orlando to Denver on Eazair
Origin	Orlando (MCO)
Destination	Denver (DEN)
Average Flight Time	~3h 53m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$264
Fares Last Checked	Oct 31, 2026
Distance	1,545 miles (MCO to DEN)
Time in Denver	2 hours behind Orlando
Airlines in our fare results	6

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

Flight deals from Orlando to Denver

This page compares partner results from Orlando International (MCO) to Denver International (DEN). Orlando Sanford International (SFB) is a different airport, so confirm your ticket says MCO. Frontier, United, American, Delta, Sun Country and Southwest have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Southwest lists gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129 at MCO, and American's ticket counter is in the Main Terminal. DEN puts Southwest and American at Concourse C, United at Concourses A and B, and Delta, Frontier and Sun Country at Concourse A.

American says its Main Terminal ticket counter at MCO opens 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, lists TSA PreCheck as available and does not take cash or checks. Southwest asks for bags to be checked 45 minutes before scheduled departure and says passengers ride trains to reach gates 100 to 129. From 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., Gate Link construction means a shuttle ride from Terminal A to the gate area, so Southwest says to plan for extra time.

At DEN, the train links the C Gates with Jeppesen Terminal, a ride DEN says takes less than 10 minutes. Inside the terminal, even-numbered doors are on the west side and odd-numbered doors on the east, which helps when finding a pickup. Taxis wait at Level 5, Island 1, available 24 hours a day, mountain carriers use Level 5, Island 4, and hotel shuttles also pick up on Level 5. A free rental car shuttle leaves from the Jeppesen Terminal pickup area.

EazAir's first 19 fare checks for MCO to DEN ran from 10 Sep to 17 Oct 2026. Each asked partner sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The 19 checks returned 15 different results, with the highest at least double the lowest, and the lowest result came on 26 Sep. Southwest Basic allows one carry-on and one personal item, though checked bag fees apply. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Orlando to Denver flights

Departure · Orlando

Orlando International (MCO)

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.

Orlando 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.

Orlando Sanford International (SFB), in Sanford, is a separate airport. Check which Orlando airport your ticket shows.

Leaving from Orlando International (MCO)

Airline	MCO terminal
American	Ticket counter in the Main Terminal
Southwest	Gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

By Brightline: trains arrive at Brightline Orlando Station. Follow the terminal link to the Main Terminal for Terminals A and B, or the pedestrian bridge to Terminal C.
By SunRail: ride to Sand Lake Road station, then take LYNX 11, 42 or 311. SunRail says the bus ride is free with a valid SunRail ticket.
To the train station by rideshare: Brightline says to use 10705 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, then take the elevators or escalators to level 5.
JetBlue recommends arriving at MCO 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight. JetBlue lists ticket counter hours of 3 a.m. to 9 p.m.
American says its Main Terminal ticket counter at MCO is open 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and lists TSA PreCheck as available.
Southwest says MCO has TSA PreCheck and CLEAR for passengers making a connection, and that bags must be checked 45 minutes before scheduled departure.
Southwest says Gate Link construction from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. means a shuttle ride to the gate area, so plan for extra time.

Arriving at Denver International (DEN)

Airline	DEN concourse
Delta	Concourse A
Frontier	Concourse A
Sun Country	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.
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 19 fare checks from Orlando to Denver ran from 10 Sep to 17 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Denver to Orlando, EazAir's first 9 checks ran from 12 Sep to 13 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 19 checks returned 15 different results. The lowest result came on 26 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

JetBlue: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Breeze: Flights from Orlando, FL (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, MCO (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: MCO origins (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: MCO connections (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Brightline: Orlando station (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SunRail: Train to Plane (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)
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)
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 MCO to DEN, 10 Sep 2026 to 17 Oct 2026; DEN to MCO, 12 Sep 2026 to 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which gates does Southwest use at Orlando International?

Southwest lists gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129 for its flights at MCO, and says passengers ride trains to reach gates 100 to 129. Check your boarding pass for the gate.

When is the American ticket counter at MCO open?

American says its MCO ticket counter in the Main Terminal is open 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. It does not accept cash or checks.

Which Denver concourse will I arrive at?

DEN lists Southwest and American at Concourse C, United at Concourses A and B, and Delta, Frontier and Sun Country at Concourse A. Your boarding pass shows the concourse for your flight.

Where is rideshare pickup at Denver airport?

Uber and Lyft pick up at Level 5, Island 5, on either the East or West side of Jeppesen Terminal. DEN says to order your ride after collecting your luggage.

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

Delta Main Basic, American Basic Economy and Southwest Basic 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 is Orlando from Denver?

MCO and DEN are about 1545 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.