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Among airlines operating Houston to Denver flights:

• Frontier: 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.

3 airlines operate flights between Houston and Denver. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flights from Houston to Denver may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually 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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: 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 Houston to Denver:

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $211 round-trip, compared to $236 via a layover through Ontario (ONT).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 10% 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 25% on the Houston to Denver route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $204 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $269, a difference of $65. 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 Houston to Denver route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Denver flights, with 58% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 21%, night flights for 15%, and afternoon flights for 6%.

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

A nonstop flight from Houston to Denver takes 2h 39m, covering 873 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 7:49 am
• Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 1:19 am.

The flight takes about 2h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 43% above the route average of $212. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 Houston to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $117, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Frontier: 88% on time
• United Airlines: 87% on time
• Southwest: 83% 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 Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 35m, compared with 4h 49m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 59m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Denver is 1 hour behind Houston (Mountain Time vs Central 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 Houston to Denver range from $136 to $319, with an average of $212 over the past 12 months. Anything below $136 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to Denver route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.