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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 7:34 am
• Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 11:09 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 49m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Omaha to Denver:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Omaha to Denver takes 1h 49m, covering 471 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.

Round-trip flights from Omaha to Denver range from $137 to $307, with an average of $212 over the past 12 months. Anything below $137 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 70% above the $212 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $212 round-trip, compared to $366 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Omaha to Denver flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 22%, and night flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from Omaha to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $70, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Omaha to Denver usually depart from Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) and arrive at Denver Intl (DEN).

Most connecting flights from Omaha to Denver pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Omaha to Denver. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $197 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $284, a difference of $87.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

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

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

Among airlines operating Omaha 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.

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 in Economy Class class

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

Most of the journeys you will find from Omaha to Denver are direct flights. These flights are typically operated by United Airlines. Alternatively, you will also find a few journeys that include one layover, usually occurring in Las Vegas. These routes with a layover are usually operated by Frontier Airlines.

Eppley Airfield is less than a 10min drive from downtown Omaha, so it should not be a problem if you want to drive your own car or take a taxi or a rideshare such as Uber or Lyft. Alternatively, you can make use of the local public transport such as the I-80 Navigator Airport Express bus or the OMASUX Express Shuttle.

When you arrive in Denver, there are several ways you can travel to the downtown area from the airport. The downtown area is about 40min from the airport by car, but you can always take a taxi or a rideshare such as Uber. Or, you can make use of the public bus service. You can find RTD buses serving routes AB, AT, 104L, 145X, and 169L at the DEN Transit Center on level 1. Or, you can take the A line commuter train directly from the airport to the downtown area.

Yes, there are plenty of hotels near the Denver International Airport, many of which offer free shuttle service. Your options for hotels close to the airport include the Hyatt House Denver Airport and the Westin Denver International Airport.