Denver (DEN) to Portland (PDX) flights

An economy award from Denver (DEN) to Portland (PDX) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to Portland (PDX): Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 989 miles (1,592 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through Boise, Hayden and Idaho Falls and more.
How many miles DEN to PDX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $38.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60β355.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DEN to PDX
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

- United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book DEN to PDX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
DEN to PDX with one stop
37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Boise (BOI)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then Alaska Airlines




- Via Hayden (HDN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Alaska Airlines



- Via Idaho Falls (IDA)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines


- Via Jackson (JAC)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines


- Via Redmond (RDM)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines


- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way

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- Via Pasco (PSC)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines


- Via Bozeman (BZN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Alaska Airlines



- Via Missoula (MSO)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines


- Via Eugene (EUG)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Alaska Airlines



- Via Spokane (GEG)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Alaska Airlines



- Via Billings (BIL)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines


- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way

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- Via Medford (MFR)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines


- Via Kalispell (FCA)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines


DEN to PDX: common questions
How many miles does DEN to PDX cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DEN to PDX?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to Portland (PDX).
How far is Denver from Portland by plane?
Denver (DEN) and Portland (PDX) are 989 miles (1,592 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DEN to PDX award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Denver and Portland?
The most direct connections are through Boise (BOI), Hayden (HDN), Idaho Falls (IDA), Jackson (JAC) and Redmond (RDM). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Salt Lake City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.










