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

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 9:09 am
• Latest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 1:09 am.

The flight takes about 3h 59m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Denver:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Denver takes 3h 59m, covering 1,432 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 Raleigh to Denver range from $244 to $496, with an average of $354 over the past 12 months. Anything below $244 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $354 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $226 round-trip via Baltimore/Washington (BWI), compared to $369 for nonstop.

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

• United Airlines: 91% on time
• Frontier: 89% on time
• Southwest: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$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 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Raleigh to Denver flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from Raleigh to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $125, which is 41% 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 Raleigh to Denver usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Denver Intl (DEN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Raleigh to Denver route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 26m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Raleigh to Denver. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $333 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $426, a difference of $93.

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 Raleigh and Denver. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 5h 24m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 32m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Denver is 2 hours behind Raleigh (Mountain Time vs Eastern 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 Raleigh 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:

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

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

Yes. Book your stay at the Westin Hotel at Denver International Airport if you wish to stay at the airport. The establishment is a short walk from the main terminal, and you can get to it by taking the escalator to level 1 at the Transit Center. The establishment has 519 rooms and offers both day rooms and overnight stays. They also have a conference center, making it ideal for business travelers.

DEN is a fully accessible airport. The airport has provided elevators and ramps for access to higher levels. Passengers in wheelchairs also get wheelchair assistance at the airport, accessible restrooms, and reserved parking spots. All elevators at DEN have braille-coded buttons for low-vision passengers. The airport also has tactile guide paths, audio announcements, and Aira services. TTY telephones, a video relay service, and visual paging are available for hard-of-hearing passengers.

The train is a great option for getting downtown, and you can catch train routes AT, 145X, 169L, AA, and AB from the Denver Airport Station. Trains depart every 15min. There are also pre-booked inter-city buses at the DEN bus stop traveling to other cities in Colorado. Taxis are also available curbside, offering a flat rate to the Denver metro area. If you’re headed for the mountains, pre-book a mountain carrier, and they can pick you up from the DEN bus stop. Rental cars are also available from the ground transportation area, and Alamo, Budget, Hertz, Avis, and Thrift have counters here.

Around 795 kg of carbon is emitted per passenger on flights from Raleigh to Denver. However, you can fly more sustainably with Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. These airlines have flights from Raleigh to Denver that emit 56%, 44%, and 44% less carbon per passenger. They each also offer nonstop flights from RDU to DEN.