Flying from Houston to Denver International Airport (DEN): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Denver International Airport (DEN) taking off from either of these.
The average length of a direct Houston to Denver International Airport flight is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Denver is one hour behind Houston. Denver International Airport is located in Denver, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
The most popular route is from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Denver International Airport (DEN), with 78 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from IAH to DEN is the 5am United Airlines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 10:20pm with United Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to DEN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like spring break and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Denver International Airport (DEN) operate out of this terminal.
United Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Houston to Denver International Airport departing from IAH.
United is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from IAH to DEN.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is United.
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Denver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can book a direct Houston to Denver International Airport (DEN) plane ticket out of Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Figure out if flying from HOU works better for your plans.
Board your direct flight from Houston to DEN with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of HOU.
Southwest Airlines is the most frequently booked airline flying from HOU to DEN.
Want a carrier that consistently lands on time? Choose Southwest Airlines. 80.2% of its flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Denver International Airport land on schedule.
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Houston to DEN flight, stay in one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport:
79% of flights out of Houston Hobby Airport meet their expected arrival time.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Denver International Airport (DEN)
Get off your flight from Houston to Denver International Airport and hop into your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfortable option that's not too far from DEN, stay at Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Houston to Denver International Airport flight.
The address for DEN is 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Getting from Denver International Airport (DEN) to central Denver
Central Denver is around 40 kilometres from Denver International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Denver International Airport (DEN)
At the moment, $41 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Denver International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $82. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Houston to DEN. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Denver International Airport (DEN)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Denver. July is when most people book flights from Houston to Denver International Airport (DEN), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Houston to DEN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Denver, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Denver International Airport in January when temperatures are between -9ºC (16ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Denver
After booking your flight from Houston to Denver International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Denver:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Denver when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Denver Art Museum followed by Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Denver, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 113 kilometres south to Colorado Springs to tick off its top sights. From Garden of the Gods to Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Pueblo is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 177 kilometres south of Denver. No journey is complete without experiencing Rosemount Museum, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Centre.
