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Flights from Chicago to Denver

Nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Denver (DEN) take about 2h 17m (1,426 km). Frontier Airlines and American Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $36 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Denver

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Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Chicago to Denver

Carriers on ORD–DEN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Frontier Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Chicago to Denver fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $38 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$18125 Oct 2026 · Frontier Airlines—
Nov 2026$4212 Nov 2026 · Frontier Airlines—
Dec 2026$3810 Dec 2026 · Frontier Airlines—
Feb 2027$512 Feb 2027 · Frontier Airlines—
Apr 2027$16619 Apr 2027 · American Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $42 for November 2026, $38 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Chicago to Denver, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Chicago to Denver flights

How long is the flight from Chicago to Denver?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Denver (DEN) takes about 2h 17m, covering 1,426 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Chicago from Denver by air?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Denver International Airport is 1,426 km (886 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Denver?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ORD–DEN route include Frontier Airlines and American Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Denver cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ORD–DEN was $36 USD with Frontier Airlines (nonstop), departing 12 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Denver?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $38 one-way, against $181 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Chicago to Denver?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Denver visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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