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Cheapest round-trip
$126
Typical prices: $167-$363
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Fri 12/14Mon 12/17
STL - DEN • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$136
Typical prices: $165-$365
Frontier
Fri 10/26Sun 10/28
STL - DEN • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest, United Airlines and Frontier. Average duration is 2h 25m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $182 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Denver (STL-DEN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Denver

Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Dec 17
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7:49 pm - 9:20 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DEN Denver Intl
2h 31mnonstop
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6:10 am - 2:57 pmDEN  Denver Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 47m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$126Frontier
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
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7:42 pm - 9:09 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DEN Denver Intl
2h 27mnonstop
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6:57 pm - 5:40 pmDEN  Denver Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
21h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$127Frontier
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
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1:30 pm - 7:50 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DEN Denver Intl
7h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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4:12 pm - 7:15 pmDEN  Denver Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 03mnonstop
$128Frontier
Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5
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5:10 am - 6:43 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DEN Denver Intl
2h 33mnonstop
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8:28 pm - 11:44 pmDEN  Denver Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 16mnonstop
$177United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
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4:49 pm - 6:20 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DEN Denver Intl
2h 31mnonstop
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1:30 pm - 4:37 pmDEN  Denver Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 07mnonstop
$177United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
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9:50 pm - 11:15 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DEN Denver Intl
2h 25mnonstop
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5:50 am - 8:50 amDEN  Denver Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 00mnonstop
$177Southwest
Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5
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10:05 am - 11:25 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DEN Denver Intl
2h 20mnonstop
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8:10 am - 11:15 amDEN  Denver Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 05mnonstop
$177Southwest
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 10
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6:30 pm - 7:55 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DEN Denver Intl
2h 25mnonstop
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12:25 pm - 3:20 pmDEN  Denver Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 55mnonstop
$177Southwest
Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 9:30 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DEN Denver Intl
2h 31mnonstop
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10:39 am - 1:21 pmDEN  Denver Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
25h 42m2 stops Nashville Intl Jonesboro
$184Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 17
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7:59 pm - 9:30 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DEN Denver Intl
2h 31mnonstop
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10:39 am - 1:21 pmDEN  Denver Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
25h 42m2 stops Nashville Intl Jonesboro
$184Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for St. Louis to Denver flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Denver?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Denver start at $126. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $167 to $363. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $126 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Denver?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Denver, it is 20% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 23% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Denver?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Denver at $191 round-trip.
  • June ($344) and July ($334) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 80% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from St. Louis to Denver the cheapest?

Flights from St. Louis to Denver are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to Denver

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

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.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on STL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on DEN

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Key details for St. Louis to Denver flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$78
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to Denver

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Your St. Louis to Denver flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How can I fly from STL to DEN?

    Frontier and United operate several nonstop flights from STL to DEN that depart throughout the day. American and United operate several flights per day that have one stop. The layover for these flights is often in cities such as Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), and Dallas (DFW).

  • Does STL have a USO lounge?

    STL provides a USO lounge for active military service members and their families. The James S. McDonnell USO, located in Terminal 1 on the lower level opposite M6 baggage claim, is open 24h a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All services and amenities at the USO are without charge. Some of these offerings include beverages, snacks, Wi-Fi, a DSN phone, laptops, and computers. You can also relax by watching cable TV, watching a DVD or a Blu-ray disc, or playing Xbox 360. The USO also has a seating area, a quiet area where you can sleep, a nursery, and toiletries.

  • Does STL have designated lactation areas for nursing mothers who might prefer some privacy?

    STL provides dedicated private spaces to mothers who want to nurse or breast pump in clean privacy. These lactation suites are located past security at Gates A10, C9, and E33. Each calm, clean room has power outlets for a breast pump, a sink, and a full back comfortable chair with a movable arm table. There is also an Ottoman and a bench so that additional people, such as baby’s siblings, can join mama in the space, with enough room for luggage.

  • How do I get into downtown Denver from the DEN airport?

    You can take the A Line of the RTD bus that runs to the center of Denver. Also, you can take a train that departs from DEN 4 to 6 times an hour. Public transportation from DEN is very convenient to get you into downtown Denver.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on St. Louis to Denver flights?

    Among airlines operating St. Louis 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.

  • What airlines are available from St. Louis to Denver?

    3 airlines operate flights between St. Louis and Denver. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Southwest
    • United Airlines
    • Frontier

  • Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Denver?

    Flights from St. Louis to Denver usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Denver Intl (DEN).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on St. Louis to Denver flights?

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

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

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Denver?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Denver:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from St. Louis to Denver?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $182 round-trip via Kansas City (MCI), compared to $268 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from St. Louis to Denver?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from St. Louis to Denver?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Denver pass through?

    One-stop flights from St. Louis to Denver most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 59% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Kansas City (MCI) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Denver?

    On the St. Louis to Denver route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 35%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $215 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $329: a $114 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How are flight departures from St. Louis to Denver spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on St. Louis to Denver flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Denver?

    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.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from St. Louis to Denver?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from St. Louis to Denver:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 7:35 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 1:15 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 25m.

  • How expensive are last-minute St. Louis to Denver flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $266. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from St. Louis to Denver?

    A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Denver takes 2h 25m, covering 767 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis to Denver?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from St. Louis to Denver looking right now?

    One-way fares from St. Louis to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $88, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Denver?

    Flying via Kansas City (MCI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 04m, compared with 5h 10m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 5h 14m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between St. Louis and Denver?

    Denver is 1 hour behind St. Louis (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Denver Intl Airport (DEN)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Denver flight?

    Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Denver range from $167 to $363, with an average of $266 over the past 12 months. Anything below $167 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on St. Louis to Denver flights?

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

Your guide to booking St. Louis to Denver flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $215 - about $114 less than Sunday (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 6 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 35% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Denver trip for October. Fares historically average $191 round-trip in that month - typically $153 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Kansas City Airport (MCI) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $182 round-trip on this route - about $86 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Denver Intl Airport.
    - The Westin Denver International Airport
  • When you arrive at the Denver International Airport (DEN), you can ease the stiffness out of your muscles by getting a massage at the spa, The Massage, at the B concourse on the mezzanine level. Or you could try the Colorado Oasis or Xpres spas at DEN.
  • If when you arrive at DEN you need to pick up some necessities you couldn’t pack due to airline restrictions, stop at the Peak News and Gifts to get the toiletries and essentials you need before heading into Denver.
  • As part of the Lambert Art and Culture Program at the Lambert St. Louis International Airport (STL), the airport has installed a piano permanently in Terminal 1, so travelers are treated to live music as they make their way to their plane.
  • DEN is happy to provide service animals and pets with relief areas in all three terminals, in the middle of all the gates. For A, B, and C terminals, the pet relief areas are near the US mail drop areas. If you are in Jeppesen terminal, the pet relief area is on the northwest side of the second level.
  • If you want to park your car at STL before you head off to Denver, long-term parking lots are available in lots B and D for an affordable price, and payment is usually due at the time you exit the lot. Free shuttles that run every 10min can take you to your terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from St. Louis to Denver?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Denver Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lambert-St Louis to Denver Intl

Monday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Denver Intl to Lambert-St Louis

Monday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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