Denver from Portland, Oct 30–Nov 1: $908 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $105 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- La Quinta by Wyndham Denver Gateway Park, rated 8.1 by 1,675 guests
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 57m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Round-trip flights on Frontier from Portland to Denver cost $329 per person for Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 when we checked, $105 below the typical fare on this route. Three places to stay start at $110 a night for the 2-night stay. The total, before you go: $878 for two, flights and La Quinta by Wyndham Denver Gateway Park with taxes and fees. Prices move; every link below shows the live price.
The total, before you go
$908 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $658 |
| La Quinta by Wyndham Denver Gateway Park, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $220 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $30 |
| The total, before you go | $908 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$105 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$329 per person, round trip
$658 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 57m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 11:06 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 6:03 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $329 | 1 stop | 5h 57m |
| Alaska | $442 | nonstop | 5h 40m |
| Alaska | $434 | 1 stop | 14h 49m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 6:12 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why Denver
Why we picked it: Denver is the best value we priced for the weekend: $329 round trip, 28% under the typical price.
Denver is the gateway to the Rockies, with craft breweries, a mile-high food scene and Red Rocks concerts, and Rocky Mountain National Park an easy day trip.
Weather in Denver, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 51–59°F, lows near 27°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 52 °F | 27 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 51 °F | 27 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 59 °F | 27 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Denver
La Quinta by Wyndham Denver Gateway Park
$220 for 2 nights, two guests · $110 a night
See roomsHyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
$510 for 2 nights, two guests · $255 a night
See roomsDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
$235 for 2 nights, two guests · $118 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Denver for these dates
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Where in Denver
- LoDo / Union Station: Historic warehouses, breweries and the train from the airport.
- RiNo (River North): Street art, food halls and the newest hotels.
- Capitol Hill / Cherry Creek: Museums, boutiques and a quieter residential feel.
- Boulder: College town at the foot of the Flatirons, forty minutes away.
- Golden: Small mountain-gateway town near Red Rocks.
What to do in Denver
Signature experiences
- Catch a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- Drive Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park
- Tour the breweries of RiNo and LoDo
- Hike the Flatirons above Boulder
- Visit the Denver Art Museum and Larimer Square
- Ride the Georgetown Loop or Pikes Peak cog railway
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Portland | Portland International (PDX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Denver | Denver International (DEN) |
| Flight time | 5h 57m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 981 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Denver costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $658 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (La Quinta by Wyndham Denver Gateway Park) | $220 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,398 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Portland to Denver
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $329 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $329 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $434 |
| Price checks | 9 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Denver.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
Questions readers ask
How much does 2 nights in Denver from Portland cost?
About $1,398 for two: $658 in flights, $220 for the hotel and $520 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Denver Oct 30–Nov 1?
Typical highs 51–59°F, lows near 27°F this time of year
Do I need a passport for Denver?
No. No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Denver.
How long is the flight from Portland to Denver?
5h 57m with 1 stop on Frontier, on the fare we found.
Is $329 a good price for Portland to Denver?
It is 24% below the typical $434 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.
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