Cheap flights from Denver (DEN) to California from $34

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DEN — LAX
jun. 12 — jun. 191

How far in advance should I book a flight from Denver to California?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 55 days in advance to save up to 114% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 55 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Denver to California 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $288, or $553 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to California?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to California. Flights to California from Denver in April are about $225 on average during April, but can be found for as low as $45.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DEN to CA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Denver to California as you normally would.

Cheap Denver to California flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Denver to California specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Prices were last updated on junio 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Denver to California in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
sáb. 7/65:30 amDEN - LAS
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
sáb. 7/136:07 amLAS - DEN
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$51
mié. 7/314:40 pmDEN - SAN
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
mié. 8/79:10 pmSAN - DEN
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$52
mar. 7/93:55 pmDEN - LAS
Nonstop2h 10mFrontier
mar. 7/98:34 pmLAS - DEN
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$53
mié. 7/3110:20 pmDEN - ONT
Nonstop2h 19mFrontier
mié. 8/77:30 pmONT - DEN
Nonstop2h 27mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$53
mié. 6/1911:00 pmDEN - LAS
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
lun. 6/2412:59 amLAS - DEN
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/7$56
sáb. 6/1510:29 pmDEN - ONT
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
lun. 6/1712:59 amONT - DEN
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$56
mar. 6/186:22 pmDEN - LAS
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
jue. 6/2012:59 amLAS - DEN
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$57
mar. 7/97:54 pmDEN - SAN
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
sáb. 7/135:50 pmSAN - DEN
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$57
mié. 7/177:07 pmDEN - LAX
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
mié. 7/249:30 amLAX - DEN
Nonstop2h 30mFrontier
Deal found 6/7$57

Denver to California 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Denver and California in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated junio 7, 2024.
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lun. 8/54:33 pmDEN - LAS
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
vie. 8/912:59 amLAS - DEN
Nonstop2h 01mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$47
mar. 8/66:45 amDEN - SAN
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
mar. 8/137:24 amSAN - DEN
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$47
mié. 9/44:56 pmDEN - SNA
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
sáb. 9/77:12 pmSNA - DEN
Nonstop2h 27mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$47
mié. 8/149:00 amDEN - LAS
Nonstop1h 59mFrontier
mié. 8/217:48 pmLAS - DEN
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Deal found 6/7$48
mié. 8/1410:20 pmDEN - ONT
Nonstop2h 19mFrontier
mar. 8/201:32 pmONT - DEN
Nonstop2h 30mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$48
mié. 9/44:56 pmDEN - SNA
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
mié. 9/117:12 pmSNA - DEN
Nonstop2h 27mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$48
sáb. 7/65:30 amDEN - LAS
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
sáb. 7/136:07 amLAS - DEN
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$51
sáb. 8/39:00 pmDEN - LAS
Nonstop2h 09mFrontier
vie. 8/912:59 amLAS - DEN
Nonstop2h 01mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$52
mié. 7/314:40 pmDEN - SAN
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
mié. 8/79:10 pmSAN - DEN
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$52

Denver to California flights leaving soon

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jue. 6/1310:39 pmDEN - ONT
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
lun. 6/1712:59 amONT - DEN
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$60
sáb. 6/155:36 amDEN - SAN
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
sáb. 6/225:40 pmSAN - DEN
Nonstop2h 27mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$66
mié. 6/126:00 amDEN - LAS
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
jue. 6/139:05 pmLAS - DEN
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$68
dom. 6/1610:46 pmDEN - LAS
Nonstop2h 08mFrontier
mar. 6/181:09 amLAS - DEN
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$83
dom. 6/1610:46 pmDEN - LAS
Nonstop2h 08mFrontier
vie. 6/218:18 amLAS - DEN
Nonstop2h 01mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$84
dom. 6/166:31 amDEN - LAS
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
lun. 6/1712:59 amLAS - DEN
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$85
lun. 6/176:05 pmDEN - LAS
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
mié. 6/198:14 amLAS - DEN
Nonstop2h 01mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$86
lun. 6/173:37 pmDEN - SAN
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
mar. 6/257:56 pmSAN - DEN
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$86
jue. 6/1310:39 pmDEN - ONT
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
mié. 6/1912:49 amONT - DEN
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$86

One-way flights to California from Denver

Search for one-way flight options from Denver to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated junio 7, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Denver to California can choose from these deals. Those needing a return flight from Denver to California can use the search form above.
vie. 9/610:16 pmDEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$34
vie. 8/161:48 pmDEN - SMF
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$34
lun. 8/53:26 pmDEN - SJC
Nonstop2h 31mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$34
mié. 8/2810:16 pmDEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$36
vie. 9/61:48 pmDEN - SMF
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$36
dom. 8/116:31 amDEN - LAS
Nonstop1h 58mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$36
mar. 8/137:06 pmDEN - LAX
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$36
sáb. 8/107:00 amDEN - SNA
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$36
sáb. 8/106:31 amDEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$38

Find flights from Denver to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Denver to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated junio 7, 2024.

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Denver IntlLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

DEN - LAS

DENLAS

Denver Intl

lun. 8/5

Nonstop2h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 8/9

Nonstop2h 01m

$47

Denver IntlSan Diego

DEN - SAN

DENSAN

Denver Intl

mar. 8/6

Nonstop2h 22m

San Diego

mar. 8/13

Nonstop2h 37m

$47

Denver IntlSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DEN - SNA

DENSNA

Denver Intl

mié. 9/4

Nonstop2h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 9/7

Nonstop2h 27m

$47

Denver IntlLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

DEN - LAS

DENLAS

Denver Intl

mié. 9/18

Nonstop2h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 9/25

Nonstop2h 06m

$48

Denver IntlOntario

DEN - ONT

DENONT

Denver Intl

mié. 8/14

Nonstop2h 19m

Ontario

mar. 8/20

Nonstop2h 30m

$48

Denver IntlSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DEN - SNA

DENSNA

Denver Intl

mié. 9/4

Nonstop2h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 9/11

Nonstop2h 27m

$48

Denver IntlSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

mié. 8/14

1 stop8h 47m

San Francisco

sáb. 8/17

Nonstop2h 43m

$130

Denver IntlLos Angeles

DEN - LAX

DENLAX

Denver Intl

mar. 10/15

Nonstop2h 34m

Los Angeles

mar. 10/15

Nonstop2h 22m

$137

Denver IntlSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DEN - SNA

DENSNA

Denver Intl

mar. 9/3

Nonstop2h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 9/3

Nonstop2h 20m

$137

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated junio 7, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Denver to California, such as Delta, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,911 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,911 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,911 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

8.1
Very good
9,231 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,911 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

8.0
Very good
10,344 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,911 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

7.5
Good
2,853 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,911 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

7.4
Good
10,683 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,911 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Denver to California Travel Guide

LAX, as it is known to most people, sits in Westchester, a suburban neighborhood in Los Angeles. The airport is located 18 miles from downtown LA. This airport is the second busiest in the United States. It’s the fourth busiest in the world. The airport served more than 87 million travelers in the year 2018.

San Francisco International Airport is also a connector airport for those who are traveling internationally. It’s around 13 miles from the downtown area of the city. This is California’s second busiest airport, while LAX is the busiest. The airport serves as a hub for a few major airlines.

Flying from Denver to San Francisco on a non-stop flight is an option as well. United and Frontier both offer choices for this trip.

Stopovers on your way to San Francisco include Seattle. Another stopover option with Delta is Minneapolis. These stops last a bit longer, sometimes up to four hours. United offers stops in Las Vegas.

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  • What airports serve Denver to California flights?

    Flying from Denver to somewhere in California will likely be dictated by where you want to go in the state. You can fly to Los Angeles for visiting the southern part of the state, or fly to San Francisco for visiting the northern part of the state. You’ll take-off from Denver International Airport and land at either Los Angeles International Airport, known as LAX, or at San Francisco International Airport.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Denver to California?

    If you want to fly directly from Denver to LAX, you can choose to book Frontier Airlines. The flights are sometimes cheaper than other options. You can also hop on a United flight in Denver and go to LAX non-stop. American Airlines and Delta offer direct flights between these two cities as well. Southwest is another option. The flights are about two and a half hours.

  • What are the stopover options between Denver to California?

    There are several different stopover places between Denver and Los Angeles. You could stop in Las Vegas on Spirit Airlines. You might also stop in Houston. American Airlines stops in Phoenix. Delta has flights stopping in Salt Lake City. Most of the stopovers are relatively short.

  • Do I need a passport or a visa to fly from Denver to California?

    You will not need your passport, nor will you need a visa to go to California from Denver. This is a completely domestic flight.

  • Do the airports in California have sustainable practices, and what are they?

    California's airports have deployed a series of initiatives to minimize their environmental impact. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is seeking to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuels, and their ground vehicles are electrically powered. San Diego International Airport (SAN) has also jumped on the sustainability bandwagon by adopting electric shuttles and disabling CNG fleet supplies. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has witnessed lower energy consumption per passenger due to its LEED-certified facilities.

  • Does Denver International Airport (DEN) have sustainable practices, and what are they?

    Denver International Airport has made a name for itself in the aviation arena by investing in eco-savvy measures. The airport features the largest solar farm in the United States, with four on-airport solar arrays. The hub's passenger gates host plug-in energy sources for its planes, and its terminals feature multiple water-refilling stations. Additionally, DEN has plans to cease gas and oil operations and expand LEED-certified concourses.

  • Do the airlines on this route have sustainable practices, and what are they?

    If you are looking to fly with environmentally-responsible airlines, carriers like Frontier and Spirit Airlines are the most sustainable on this route, emitting 47% and 46% less carbon, respectively. Frontier has a youthful fleet and is working on upgrading its planes with ultra-efficient engines. In addition, they offer lighter plane seats and compostable cups. Spirit Airlines is delving into sustainable energy sources.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Denver to California?

    Located just 18.5 mi from the city center, Denver Intl (DEN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Denver.

  • Can I find flights from Denver to California for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Denver to California for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $47, but on average you can expect to pay $51.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Denver to California for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Denver to California under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Denver to California is less than $51.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Denver to California for under $100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Denver to California within the next 7 days for less than $100.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Denver to California?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday.

  • How popular is this Denver to California flight route?

  • How many flights depart from Denver to California on average per day?

    Travelers can expect 10 flights from Denver to California on average per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 10% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 90% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Denver to California?

    For as low as $47, Frontier can have you in California from Denver in 2h 07m. The distance from Denver to California is about 865 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the most popular routes from Denver to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Denver to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from Denver, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: EL AL (96%), China Eastern (95%), LATAM Airlines( 94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Denver to California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $63. While the most popular route (Denver Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $70 on average our data indicates $1,117 when flying from Denver to California.

  • What does DEN to LAX mean?

    Great question - DEN to LAX just means Denver Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Denver to California that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Denver to California flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Denver to California with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Denver to California flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Denver to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Denver to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Denver to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Denver to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Denver to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Denver to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Denver to California that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Denver to California offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Denver to California?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Denver to California flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Denver to California flight deals updated?

    The Denver to California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/7.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Denver to California?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Denver to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to California (average of $238). Flying from Denver to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $324). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Denver to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$44Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$49Average$59FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$105Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$227Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

Helpful tips for your next trip to California

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to California. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • If you are looking to fly sustainably to California from Denver International Airport (DEN), employ green practices like carrying your compostable cutlery and earphones, packing light, and reserving economy-class flight tickets.
  • The Federal Aviation Administrator, which regulates civil activities in the US, has mapped out green practices for airlines, including optimizing their flight paths and using efficient landing, taxiing, and takeoff techniques.
  • Consider a web search for airlines' ESG reports or the Atmosfair Airline Index if you want aviation intel on how environmentally friendly the airlines on this route are and their sustainability goals.

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