United States Β· 601 miles (967 km)

Phoenix (PHX) to Denver (DEN) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Phoenix (PHX) to Denver (DEN) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to Denver (DEN): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 601 miles (967 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 46 ways to fly it with one stop, through Durango, Cortez and Telluride and more.

How many miles PHX 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines7,500$30.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines12,000$5.60–355.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PHX to DEN

Book PHX to DEN with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PHX to DEN with one stop

46 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Durango (DRO)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Cortez (CEZ)Key Lime Air the whole way
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  • Via Telluride (TEX)Key Lime Air the whole way
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  • Via Aspen (ASE)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Colorado Springs (COS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Vail (EGE)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Grand Junction (GJT)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Moab (CNY)Contour Aviation the whole way
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  • Via Santa Fe (SAF)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Tucson (TUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Vernal (VEL)Contour Aviation the whole way
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  • Via Saint George (SGU)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Roswell (ROW)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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See all 46 in Routes

PHX to DEN: common questions

How many miles does PHX to DEN cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (7,500). 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 PHX to DEN?

American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to Denver (DEN).

How far is Phoenix from Denver by plane?

Phoenix (PHX) and Denver (DEN) are 601 miles (967 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PHX to DEN 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 Phoenix and Denver?

The most direct connections are through Durango (DRO), Cortez (CEZ), Telluride (TEX), Aspen (ASE) and Colorado Springs (COS). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Key Lime Air through Cortez.

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.