$34 Find Cheap Flights from Denver to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Denver

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$112
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$96
San Diego
San Diegononstop$124
San Jose
San Josenonstop$148
Palm Springs
Palm Springsnonstop$152
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$269
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispononstop$229
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$188
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$244
Redding
Reddingnonstop$229
Bishop
Bishop1 stop$334
Reno
Renononstop$150
Sacramento
Sacramentononstop$185
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$112
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$96
San Diego
San Diegononstop$124
San Jose
San Josenonstop$148
Palm Springs
Palm Springsnonstop$152
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$269
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispononstop$229
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$188
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$244
Redding
Reddingnonstop$229
Bishop
Bishop1 stop$334
Reno
Renononstop$150
Sacramento
Sacramentononstop$185

Cheap Flight Deals from Denver to California (DEN-USCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Denver to California 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Denver to California

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Denver to California.
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Frontier Logo
10:29 pm - 11:36 pmDEN-LAS
2h 07mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 9:04 amLAS-DEN
2h 04mnonstop
$74Frontier
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Mon, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 4
Frontier Logo
6:10 pm - 7:15 pmDEN-LAS
2h 05mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 4:00 amLAS-DEN
2h 01mnonstop
$76Frontier
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Mon, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 17
Southwest Logo
1:40 pm - 5:05 pmDEN-LAS
4h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 7:50 amLAS-DEN
1h 50mnonstop
$155Southwest
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Wed, May 21 - Sun, May 25
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 8:05 pmDEN-LAS
3h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:45 am - 1:45 pmLAS-DEN
2h 00mnonstop
$159Southwest
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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 24
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 8:10 amDEN-LAS
3h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:04 pmLAS-DEN
5h 04m1 stop
$177Delta
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
Delta Logo
7:17 pm - 8:53 pmDEN-LAX
2h 36mnonstop
Delta Logo
8:30 pm - 11:54 pmLAX-DEN
2h 24mnonstop
$179Delta
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Sat, May 24 - Sun, May 25
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:36 amDEN-LAX
2h 36mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 11:09 pmLAX-DEN
2h 24mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 25
United Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 8:53 pmDEN-ONT
2h 23mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 4:39 pmONT-DEN
2h 19mnonstop
$197United Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Wed, May 21
United Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 9:09 amDEN-SAN
2h 24mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 12:28 amSAN-DEN
5h 38m1 stop
$203United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 16
American Airlines Logo
11:16 am - 3:18 pmDEN-LAX
5h 02m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 12:13 pmLAX-DEN
2h 23mnonstop
$205American Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sun, May 25
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Denver to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Denver to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Denver to California flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Denver to California.

The cheapest ticket to California from Denver found in the last 72 hours was to Ontario, at $65 round-trip. The most popular route is from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $105.

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

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 $564, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver to California, 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 Denver to California is January, when tickets cost $158 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $205 and $201 respectively.

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

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

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

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver to California, 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 Denver to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$34
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Denver to Las Vegas

Flights from Denver to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Denver to California 
JustinFlew with FrontierDEN-ONTMar 2025
Bring your credit card - lots of fun places to eat at the airport
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysDEN-LAXSep 2024
You don’t have to arrive two hours early since it is a domestic flight
ChristineFlew with SouthwestDEN-LGBAug 2024
I always fly Southwest. I actually don’t mind they are moving to Assigned seating. Easy boarding. On time. Smooth landing. Long Beach is small airport and easy to Navigate.
AndrewFlew with United AirlinesDEN-LAXApr 2024
New DIA security for 2024 is much better
RalphFlew with SouthwestDEN-PSPFeb 2024
If you really want a better seat make sure you upgrade.

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Which is the arrival destination for flights from DEN to California?

    This depends on the city closest to you. If you wish to arrive in the East coast area, consider arriving at Los Angeles International Terminal (LAX). When visiting San Francisco, consider arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). If you are visiting Orange County, consider arriving at John Wayne International Airport (SNA), You can also opt for Ontario International Airport (ONT) when visiting Southern California.

  • Does Ontario International Airport (ONT) feature a Lounge?

    Yes. ONT provides two Aspire Lounges in Terminal 2 and Terminal 4. It provides air conditioning, beverages, flight information monitors, and internet access. It also provides televisions, magazines, and newspapers. Economy class travelers can pay at the door to access it. Active military members can find the USO lounge, a comfortable TV lounge, a movie and TV show library, and a game room.

  • Is Los Angeles International Terminal (LAX) wheelchair accessible?

    Yes. LAX provides restrooms that are ADA-friendly for easy access. It also features tactile floors, adult changing rooms, and step-free entrances. The entrances are wider and feature low-resistance doors. In addition, all LAX-it shuttles are A#DA accessible with low floors and feature wheelchair ramps for those who need them.

  • How do I get from John Wayne International Airport (SNA)?

    John Wayne Airport is connected with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) bus routes 76 and Irvine Shuttle Route A. iShuttle operates between the airport and Tustin MetroLink Station. Several companies offer on-demand or scheduled shuttle service with SNA airport. You can find these shuttles on the Arrivals (Lower) Level of the airport in the Ground Transportation Center. You can also take taxis from the Ground Transportation Center on the Arrival level between Terminals A and B.  

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

    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 Denver to California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Denver to California 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 Denver to California?

    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 from Denver to California with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Denver to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $316 on average. Morning departures are around 57% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,016.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Denver to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $73 one-way - $145 round-trip; Los Angeles $118 one-way - $207 round-trip; San Francisco $113 one-way - $194 round-trip
  • Denver International Airport (DEN) features one main terminal and several concourses - A, B and C - each stacked on each other. The main terminal is called the Jeppesen Terminal and has six floors. The Automatic Guideway Transit System (AGTS) is a complimentary underground train operating between Jeppesen Terminal and Concourse C, with stops at Concourses A and B. You can also reach Concourse A by walking from the Jeppesen Terminal via a pedestrian walkway.
  • If you have early morning lights, you can spend the night at DEN's onsite hotel. Westin Hotel at Denver International Airport is connected to the airport and provides accommodation.
  • You can find baby care facilities at DEN when traveling with an infant. It provides nursing rooms with comfortable seating, sinks, and lockable doors for privacy alongside diaper-changing tables. You can find them at the center of the Jeppesen Terminal.
  • Before your flight, you can relax to massage services at DEN. It features A Massage that provides table or chair massages. The spa lies in the A gates of the Center Core and B gates on the Mezzanine Level.
  • If you are traveling with your four-legged companion, you can find a pet hotel at DEN. It features the Paradise 4 Paws Pets Resort, which provides pet boarding, grooming, and daycare services. The airport also provides several pet relief areas throughout the airport.

Top 5 airlines serving from Denver to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Denver to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
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I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2025DEN - SEA
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I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

1.5 hour delay, poor service, no compassion from the crew. Terrible experience

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Our flight was diverted from being a non-stop to getting within 150 miles and requiring another plane. We heard 4 or 5 different versions from SW as to why we had to stop, then wait for a replacement plane. Five hour delay, weather did not come up as a single excuse.... communication was not clear and well explained. No one really took charge!

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Flights on time. .Ride was as comfortable as can be expected in steerage. Luggage arrived at destination. Attendants were fairly friendly.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

Overall, it was a good experience. Boarding was good and there was plenty of overhead bin space for everyone’s carryons (even when we boarded toward the end). Only improvement would be to offer trash service more regularly.

David went above and beyond to make our flight the best that it could be

No food service almost missed because of first flight delays

Had a hard time finding my assigned seat. No attendants to assist.

The negative was the wait at the airport coming back. I checked my bags in, an hour before boarding and I get the notification that my flight was delayed. Rather had gotten the notification while I was at the hotel. Then it was delayed 3 x’s. Ugh!

Plane still had screens for watching movies. Good selection too.

There was no air on the plane and it was very hot.

Any sort of gluten free snack option would be nice

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

Crew was late. Baggage was late. 2hs inside the plane waiting fro de-icing and traffic. A 3:30hs flight ended up being almost 6hs inside the airplane.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

they delayed my flight which ended up, causing my layover flight to leave without me, resulting in me missing a flight and having to stay overnight in Houston international. I got no compensation other than a flight to my original location only a day later. i’ve never experienced such a unprofessional situation

The seats were extremely hard and uncomfortable, even for a budget airline.

Boarding was very well executed. Got my bag right away.

Overall experience good. There was no food and seats were not terribly comfortable.

There was nothing to like, flight delayed had to move to different departure areas, disorganized to say the leasr

There were a lot of issues every step of the process. Check in, security, boarding, and dealing with luggage. Plus the money you think you are saving you end up using in hidden fees.

The flight attendant was arguing with a passenger before takeoff. The passenger was frustrated but the flight attendant should have handled it with grace, but instead she was nasty and rude. The seats were comfortable and the flight was uneventful. I wish we didn’t have to pay for drinks or snacks but that’s what you get with a budget airline.

Booked two aisle seats and were switched to an aisle and middle. Not happy.

I fly Frontier often and generally don't have any issues. For some reason, the Denver to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) flight always needs to wait on the tarmac in Houston because a gate is not available after landing. I've been stuck for as little as 15 minutes and as much as a little over an hour. I know only fly the Frontier Denver to IAH route when there is not an available flight to Houston Hobby (HOU).

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