Flights Detroit → Denver
As of October 2026, economy flights from Detroit to Denver have a typical range USD 197–1943, median USD 387. Full range across all 33 offers: USD 108–2487. We found 24% of 33 offers from budget carriers (around USD 257) and 76% from full-service carriers (around USD 405).
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Best offers by airline: Detroit → Denver
Based on 33 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Detroit → Denver
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Detroit to Denver cost?
Based on 33 offers · October 2026
Detroit to Denver flights ranged from USD 108 to USD 2487 across 33 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 227 and premium fares around 1654 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 33 offers.
What hidden fees do Detroit to Denver flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Detroit to Denver routes. The breakdown below is based on 33 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| UA | 33 | 14% |
| WN | 45 | 11% |
| DL | 29 | 3% |
Southwest Airlines: base ~USD 360 + fees USD 45 = ~USD 405 total. Delta Air Lines: base ~USD 633 + fees USD 29 = ~USD 662 total.
Southwest Airlines's USD 45 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Delta Air Lines's lower-fee model — the USD 273 base difference shrinks to USD 257 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Detroit to Denver?
4 airlines flew Detroit to Denver in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier | 2 | — | 108 | n/a |
 United Airlines | 6 | 197–277 | 257 | 33 (13%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 8 | 244–566 | 405 | 45 (11%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 17 | 232–2043 | 662 | 29 (4%) |
Where do the best Detroit → Denver prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Detroit to Denver flights
- Full-service carriers on Detroit–Denver cost 1.8x more than budget airlines (USD 459 vs USD 257 median; overall median USD 387).
- WN charges 1.6x more in ancillary fees than DL — USD 45 vs USD 29 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 1319 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 108. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Detroit to Denver cost?
- Based on 33 offers analyzed, Detroit to Denver flights range from USD 108 to USD 2487, with a median price of USD 387. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Detroit to Denver flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 34 to the base fare on Detroit to Denver flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Detroit to Denver including all fees?
- Frontier has the lowest median fare on Detroit to Denver at USD 108 (median across 2 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Detroit–Denver flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 108. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Detroit to Denver routes?
- Detroit to Denver has 4 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 108 to USD 2487 across 33 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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