Flying from Phoenix to Denver International Airport (DEN): What you need to know
Phoenix's main airport is Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Check out your options for leaving from here when booking flights from Phoenix to Denver International Airport (DEN).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 50 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Phoenix to Denver International Airport flight.
Denver (where Denver International Airport is located) and Phoenix share the UTC-7 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
With 139 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Denver International Airport (DEN) is the most popular route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 5am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from PHX to DEN is with Southwest Airlines at 10:55pm.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Phoenix to DEN. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like March or high seasons such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can find a direct flight from Phoenix to Denver International Airport (DEN) departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).
You'll have your choice of carriers that offer direct flights from Phoenix to Denver International Airport leaving from PHX. Head off on your trip with any of these:
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Southwest Airlines between PHX and DEN.
Among carriers operating on this route, United has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix, PHX can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Denver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
80% of flights departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from PHX.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
AZA is about 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport the day before your Phoenix to DEN flight:
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving right on cue.
The street address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Denver International Airport (DEN)
Get off your flight from Phoenix to Denver International Airport and be relaxing in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a convenient option a short drive from DEN, check out Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week before your Phoenix to Denver International Airport flight.
DEN is located at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Getting from Denver International Airport (DEN) to central Denver
Denver International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Denver. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Denver International Airport (DEN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Denver International Airport is 24 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 59 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Phoenix to DEN. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Phoenix to Denver International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Denver International Airport (DEN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix to Denver International Airport (DEN). Visit Denver in December for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Denver is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Phoenix to DEN plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Denver International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Denver
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Denver right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Phoenix to Denver International Airport:
Your trip to Denver won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that are worth your time include Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark.
Explore more of the United States
Colorado Springs is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Denver. Around 113 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.
Around 177 kilometres south of Denver, Pueblo is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Rosemount Museum, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Centre.