Cheap flights from Chicago to Denver (ORD–DEN)
ORDChicago O'Hare International Airport
United States
United States
DENDenver International Airport
United States
United States
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines fly Chicago to Denver (ORD–DEN) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 1,430 km (886 mi).
- From
- ORD
- Chicago
- To
- DEN
- Denver
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- AA · F9 · UA
- Cheapest fare found
- $109 one-way
- Distance
- 1,430 km (886 mi)
- Time difference
- Denver 1 hour behind
- Most flights
- United Airlines
- Time in the air
- 2h 07m · 1h 52m back
- On time (Touchdown Index)
- 73.3%
- Flights a week
- AA ~38 · F9 ~7 · UA ~81
- Aircraft seen
- Airbus A321neo · Boeing 737-800 · Airbus A319
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Chicago to Denver fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: $109 for November 2026 on Frontier Airlines, nonstop. Nonstop from $109.
- Oct ’26$153
- Nov ’26$109
- Dec ’26$217
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly ORD–DEN
For Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Denver (DEN), November 2026 had the lowest fare found ($109). Days in Denver average 18–28 °C in May, September and October. Set your watch 1 hour back on landing at DEN.
Chicago to Denver: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.
How much is a flight from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Denver (DEN)?
From $109 one-way, the cheapest fare found for November 2026 on Frontier Airlines, nonstop; nonstop from $109 (found 8 October 2026).
How long is the ORD–DEN flight?
2h 07m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 507 tracked flights; DEN–ORD took 1h 52m.
Which airlines fly ORD–DEN direct?
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly ORD–DEN?
November 2026, at $109; the dearest month found was $217.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Denver?
Denver is 1 hour behind Chicago: a ORD departure at noon is 11:00 local time in DEN.
Is ORD–DEN usually on time?
73.3% of 924 ORD–DEN flights landed within 15 minutes of their usual time; 9.6% were over an hour late.
How many ORD–DEN flights a week?
American Airlines 38, Frontier Airlines 7 and United Airlines 81 each way.
What aircraft fly ORD–DEN?
Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A319.
Denver to Chicago: the return flight (DEN–ORD)
All 3 airlines also fly DEN–ORD nonstop.
The return takes 1h 52m in the air (median of 505 tracked flights), 15 minutes shorter than ORD–DEN.
Airlines flying ORD–DEN nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (ORD time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American Airlines AA | 08:21–22:48 | full-service | oneworld | — |
 Frontier Airlines F9 | 06:39–15:29 | low-cost | — | — |
| United Airlines UA | 06:07–22:06 | full-service | Star Alliance | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying ORD–DEN nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Cedar Rapids (CID) with United Airlines: 1,430 km (887 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Des Moines (DSM) with United Airlines: 1,430 km (886 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Omaha (OMA) with United Airlines: 1,430 km (886 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Kansas City (MCI) with United Airlines: 1,500 km (933 mi) flown, 5% further than nonstop.
- Via Madison (MSN) with United Airlines: 1,500 km (932 mi) flown, 5% further than nonstop.
ORD–DEN route map
More from Chicago and Denver
Other arrivals in United States
Also nonstop from ORD, nearest to DEN first (straight-line distance):
- Eagle-Vail (EGE) · 193 km (120 mi) from DEN
- Hayden (HDN) · 227 km (141 mi) from DEN
- Montrose (MTJ) · 316 km (196 mi) from DEN
- Rapid City (RAP) · 484 km (301 mi) from DEN
- Albuquerque (ABQ) airport guide · 562 km (350 mi) from DEN
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Departure
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
O'Hare (ORD), Chicago. In our data, 48 airlines fly nonstop from ORD to 181 destinations.
View ORD airport guide →Arrival
Denver International Airport
2 ways into Denver, fastest from 25 min:
- RTD A Line 37 min · $10
- Taxi (flat rate downtown) 25–35 min · $72.04
Other nonstop airport pairs, Chicago to Denver
Chicago and Denver are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:
Onward from Denver
Places you can't fly to nonstop from ORD, but can from DEN — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.
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