LGA → DENUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from New York to Denver

1,615 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: New York to Denver at a glance

1,615 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
2 hours behind
Time-zone shift
~145 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from New York (LGA) to Denver (DEN) cover 1,615 miles (2,598 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 4 airlines flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from New York to Denver covers 1,615 miles (2,599 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 4 airlines offer direct flights on this long-haul international route. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

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LGA (0 mi)DEN (1,615 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 1,615 miles. Direct carriers include DL, F9, UA and WN.

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Airlines on this route

4 airlines fly New York → Denver. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
DLDirect
F9Direct
UADirect
WNDirect
Baggage on New York → Denver: on this route, DL typically includes a carry-on, while F9 and UA may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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New York to Denver — quick answers

How far is New York from Denver by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from New York (LGA) to Denver (DEN) is 1,615 miles (2,598 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from New York to Denver?

The average nonstop flight time from LGA to DEN is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from New York to Denver?

4 airlines serve this route nonstop: DL, F9, UA, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: New York → Denver

Route type
long-haul international
Time zone difference
2 hours behind
Carbon footprint
~145 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
5/10 — standard route
When to go
It's shoulder season in Denver — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
4 airlines fly direct — rank 6 of 70 routes from New York
Airline network
DL: 61 destinations from LGA; UA: 8 destinations from LGA; WN: 8 destinations from LGA
Alternative origin airports
JFK (New York, 11 mi); EWR (Newark, 16 mi); PHL (Philadelphia, 95 mi)
Alternative destination airports
EGE (Vail, 121 mi); ASE (Aspen, 125 mi); MTJ (Montrose, 196 mi)
Nearby destinations
Vail, United States (121 mi); Aspen, United States (125 mi); Montrose, United States (196 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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