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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Denver (CMH-DEN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Denver that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Denver

Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
Frontier Logo
6:32 pm - 7:49 pmCMH-DEN
3h 17mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:45 pm - 5:37 pmDEN-CMH
2h 52mnonstop
$196Frontier
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Thu, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 8:05 pmCMH-DEN
3h 10mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 12:15 amDEN-CMH
2h 45mnonstop
$197Southwest
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Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 25
Frontier Logo
8:30 pm - 9:43 pmCMH-DEN
3h 13mnonstop
Frontier Logo
2:47 pm - 7:42 pmDEN-CMH
2h 55mnonstop
$199Frontier
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
6:58 am - 9:42 amCMH-DEN
4h 44m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:12 pm - 9:39 pmDEN-CMH
7h 27m1 stop
$211American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 16
American Airlines Logo
2:29 pm - 8:22 pmCMH-DEN
7h 53m1 stop
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5:00 am - 2:20 pmDEN-CMH
7h 20m1 stop
$217American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 30
Delta Logo
7:55 pm - 11:47 pmCMH-DEN
5h 52m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 2:29 pmDEN-CMH
6h 24m1 stop
$237Delta
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Thu, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
12:00 pm - 5:05 pmCMH-DEN
7h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:30 pm - 12:15 amDEN-CMH
2h 45mnonstop
$268Southwest
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 10:09 amCMH-DEN
3h 14mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 10:43 pmDEN-CMH
2h 55mnonstop
$277United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 5:49 pmCMH-DEN
3h 14mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 11:44 pmDEN-CMH
6h 59m1 stop
$282United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 14
Delta Logo
7:58 pm - 12:20 amCMH-DEN
6h 22m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:59 am - 9:04 amDEN-CMH
6h 05m1 stop
$288Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Columbus to Denver

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space for your carry-on bag.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position and avoid middle seats.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Frontier

Frontier's Premium Bundle includes priority boarding and extra legroom seats.


Avoid Basic Fare to prevent middle seats; consider Economy Bundle for seat selection.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Planning a trip from Columbus to Denver? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Denver?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Denver clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Columbus to Denver, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Denver, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Denver?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Denver, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Denver is August, where tickets cost $261 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $433 and $428 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbus Airport to Denver?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $582, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Denver, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Denver, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Columbus to Denver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Denver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Columbus to Denver flights

  • What transportation options are there from Denver International Airport?

    There are several transportation options from Denver International Airport into the city, such as shuttles, taxi services, train, and car rentals. The train station at the airport is located right by the Westin Denver International Airport Station, and trains have luggage towers and overhead storage. There are over 10 car rental companies located in Denver International Airport providing a range of variety for travelers.

  • Are there accessibility services at Columbus Airport?

    Columbus Airport provides a variety of accessibility services to ensure maximum comfort and mobility for passengers with reduced mobility. The airport provides accessible parking, wheelchair reservations, and journey care kits for identification and discreet signaling of the need for assistance. There are also accessible restrooms, braille signage throughout the airport, and visual impairment assistance through a free service called Aira.

  • What is the best way to get from downtown Columbus to Columbus Airport?

    You can choose from bus, taxi, or cab-hailing services to move from downtown Columbus to Columbus Airport. The cheapest option is taking the public bus, which takes approximately 18min. The direct bus departs from N High St & Ohio Center Way and operates daily. The quickest option would be taking a taxi or driving, which takes approximately 10min.

  • Which airlines fly from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Denver International Airport (DEN)?

    The airlines flying from Columbus to Denver include United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Southwest, Frontier, Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. American Airlines offers flights with two stops along the route at either Charlotte Douglas Airport, O’Hare International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, or Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • Is parking available at Columbus Airport?

    There are both short-term and long-term parking options at Columbus Airport, all of which you can pay for using either credit or debit card. You can choose among the green, red, or blue long-term shuttle lot according to the varying parking charges. However, the airport does not accommodate motorcycle parking.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Denver?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Denver was $71 for a one-way ticket and $196 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Denver?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus to Denver?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbus to Denver flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Denver?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Denver flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Denver?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Columbus and Denver.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to Denver?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbus to Denver on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Denver, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Denver are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $427 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $315 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Denver?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to Denver.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Denver?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Denver from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to Denver?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Denver with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and DEN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Denver?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Denver from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus Airport to Denver

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $137 or less one-way and $279 or less round-trip.
  • When traveling out of Columbus Airport (CMH), it is recommended that you arrive at least 90min before your departure time for domestic flights, and 2h beforer international flights.
  • If you are traveling with pets, Columbus Airport (CMH) provides a pet relief area right outside baggage claim to ensure they are comfortable while on the flight. You are advised to confine or carry non-service animals when in the terminal.
  • There are nursing stations available at the Columbus Airport located at every concourse and baggage claim. Each of these nursing stations also has power outlets. You can inquire about the locations of the nursing stations at the attendants’ desks.
  • When traveling to Denver International Airport (DEN) and you need a hotel, book a hotel at Westin Denver International Airport, which is located close to the Transit Center at the airport.
  • The Jake Brewer USO Lounge at Columbus Airport is a special lounge for U.S. military personnel and their family. On arrival at the Denver International Airport, take advantage of the several lounges available at Concourse A, B, and C.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Denver?

Find which airlines fly direct from Columbus Airport to Denver Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Columbus to Denver Intl

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines, Frontier

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Denver Intl to Columbus

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines, Frontier

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Denver

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4287 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
8.6Crew
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

6.0 GoodDavid, Jun 2025BWI - COS
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Excellent service despite turbulence during the flight. Flight attendants were remarkable!

Flight attendant moved my bag without notifying me and was rude to me when I asked him about it. There was no reason to move it.

Food choices were very limited. Taste of the dishes was average.

I liked all the informational texts. I always knew where to go and when .

Received an email the night before showing that there would be seatback entertainment on our flight. We get on and there was no seatback entertainment. And then it was a scramble to try to set up the iPads for the kids before takeoff so they could watch something for the four hour flight.

The reason I don’t fly United. No in seat entertainment for a long flight and inconsistent WiFi and entertainment available from my device.

It was a good flight. Nothing comes to mind about how it could have been better. It was a newer plane, seemed like a great upgrade from your older ones. Staff was very good as well.

The food for long haul was poor compared to Singapore airlines economy. Pasta plain with tomato sauce . Singapore airlines give me Hagen dash small ice cream cup it was great. The choices of dinner course Singapore air also much better The crew mostly friendly. The economy seat are as expected.

The plane was clean. The staff was excellent. The flight attendants were very good. Enjoyable flight. Overall. The seats in the back are too small but, will always be.

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious. this return flight not as tasty, but filling.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

The plane failed preflight inspection, so we sat there for 90 mins while they tried to fix it. Ultimately, everything was remedied and we made our connecting flight; instead of a 2 hour layover at the airport, we spent it waiting on the plane.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

The seats were extremely hard and uncomfortable. It was disappointing even for a budget airline.

Delayed each time on a round trip with no significant weather interference. Updates to flight times came after the fact. 30 min behind in boarding and board and phone still show an on time departure. Some mysterious extra 300 miles that came so surprising they had to fuel while we were already on board?

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

Allowed me to chose my seat without extra charge (I purchased full-price ticket) and boarding was in group1. Didn't even serve water.

Stuck in Phoenix for two days, not even a hotel voucher offered.

Every day about it was very different all the boarding pass where all wrong l miss flight no refund all crazy

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