Denver, United States: trips from $296
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.
Trips to Denver from every city
Cheapest first, per person, round trip, taxes and fees included.
$296 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
$394 $365 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $29 (7%)
the typical fare on this route
$623 $430 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $193 (31%)
the highest fare we saw for these dates
Lowest fares to Denver by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $260 | 5 |
| Seattle | $365 | 9 |
| San Francisco | $378 | 10 |
| Sacramento | $430 | 3 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | avoid |
| April | fine |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- January: National Western Stock Show in January
- June, July, August, September: Red Rocks concert season and Trail Ridge Road open
January, February, March: Snow and cold, unless you are heading on to the ski resorts
Where to stay 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
- 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
Good to know
| Airports | Denver International (DEN) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| Kind of trip | city, nature, food, adventure, road-trip |
Denver in pictures
Questions about Denver
When is the best time to visit Denver?
May, June, July, August, September and October. January, February, March: Snow and cold, unless you are heading on to the ski resorts
Do US citizens need a passport for Denver?
No. Denver is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
What is the cheapest flight to Denver right now?
Denver from Los Angeles, Oct 16–18, 2026, from $296 per person round trip, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Denver on the ground?
Denver is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.