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The Westin Denver International Airport hotel is located only a few steps from the main terminal. The hotel features 519 rooms and a conference center. Otherwise, there are numerous hotels within 10 miles of Denver International Airport that you can book if you want to stay relatively close to the airport.

Different airlines serve flights from Kansas City to Denver, including American Airlines and United Airlines. You can find nonstop flights via United Airlines. Otherwise, you will need to book a flight with one-stop. Most one-stop flights have their layover at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

The airport offers numerous services for travelers with disabilities. There are transportation companies to pick up travelers with special needs from the curbside outside the Jeppesen Terminal on Level 5—prior notice required. At the ticket counter, you can request a wheelchair or electric cart through your airline. All ground transportation companies have wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

Yes, traveling with your pet through Denver International Airport is convenient, and the airport offers animal relief areas on the concourses. These areas give your pet a welcoming space, allowing them to relax before or after a flight. You can find the pet relief rooms near gates A, B, and C.

Among airlines operating Kansas City to Denver flights:

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

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

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

• Southwest
• United Airlines
• Frontier
• American Airlines

Flights from Kansas City to Denver usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) 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
• 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kansas City to Denver:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $217 round-trip, compared to $250 via a layover through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 7% 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 Kansas City to Denver route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $200 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $268, a difference of $68. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kansas City to Denver flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 7:43 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 11:48 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 46% above the route average of $216. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Denver takes 1h 58m, covering 531 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 Kansas City to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $102, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 17m, compared with 5h 31m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 40m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Denver is 1 hour behind Kansas City (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 Kansas City to Denver range from $145 to $297, with an average of $216 over the past 12 months. Anything below $145 counts as a good deal.

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