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Denver International Airport (DEN) has the largest domestic network of any airport in the U.S. It is a hub for Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

Passengers can take the A Line commuter train from Denver Airport Station to reach downtown Denver. Trains run every 15 minutes during peak travel times and the trip takes 37 minutes.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 10 miles from downtown Atlanta and the trip takes about 20 minutes. Trains run every 10 minutes and taxis, limousine or executive-car services and shared-ride shuttles are also available.

ATL offers 24/7 parking at the International Terminal and Domestic Terminal. Parking tickets can be collected from the automatic dispensers at the entrances to the Economy, Daily and Hourly parking areas. At the Domestic Terminal, the South Hourly Lot and North Hourly Lot are for short-term parking. Long-term parking is available in ATL Select, ATL West Deck, Daily Lot and Economy Lot. The Park and Wait Lot offers free parking.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to Denver flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Atlanta and Denver. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Southwest
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flights from Atlanta to Denver usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at Denver Intl (DEN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Denver:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $240 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $258 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Atlanta to Denver most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 11% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Atlanta to Denver route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $221 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $297, a difference of $76. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Atlanta to Denver route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 29 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to Denver flights, with 41% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 26%, and night flights for 6%.

Some of the most popular sights in Denver are Colorado Convention Center, Coors Field and Ball Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Denver on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Denver:

• Earliest: departs at 5:01 am and lands at 8:23 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 2:12 am.

The flight takes about 3h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 29% above the route average of $258. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Denver takes 3h 22m, covering 1,196 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $90, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Atlanta to Denver flights are:

• United Airlines: 89% on time
• Delta: 86% on time
• Frontier: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 85% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kansas City (MCI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 55m, compared with 5h 37m via Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) and 5h 55m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Denver is 2 hours behind Atlanta (Mountain Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Denver Intl Airport (DEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Ace
• NU Car
• Europcar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Denver range from $173 to $365, with an average of $258 over the past 12 months. Anything below $173 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Atlanta to Denver flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.