Detroit (DTW) to Denver (DEN) flights
An economy award from Detroit (DTW) to Denver (DEN) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Denver (DEN): Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,120 miles (1,802 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 61 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Omaha and Des Moines and more.
How many miles DTW to DEN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices 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 DTW to DEN
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book DTW to DEN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- 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
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
DTW to DEN with one stop
61 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Omaha (OMA)Delta Air Lines, then Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Des Moines (DSM)Delta Air Lines, then Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Cedar Rapids (CID)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Delta Air Lines, then Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Madison (MSN)Delta Air Lines, then Frontier Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Delta Air Lines, then Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Appleton (ATW)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines and Allegiant Air
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines, then Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
+2 - Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Traverse City (TVC)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Delta Air Lines, then Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
DTW to DEN: common questions
How many miles does DTW to DEN cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and SAS EuroBonus (15,000). 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 DTW to DEN?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Denver (DEN).
How far is Detroit from Denver by plane?
Detroit (DTW) and Denver (DEN) are 1,120 miles (1,802 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DTW to DEN award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Detroit and Denver?
The most direct connections are through Chicago (ORD), Omaha (OMA), Des Moines (DSM), Cedar Rapids (CID) and Chicago (MDW). On 22 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Chicago.
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.