$60 Cheap Flights to Denver, CO

Visit the Mile-High City

Denver, fondly known as the Mile-High City due to its high altitude, is a beautiful city located near the Rocky Mountains. Most people don't realize this, but Denver is a very sunny city; on average, it's sunny here 300 days a year. People love visiting Denver in order to see the majestic mountains and breathe in the fresh air. Denver is a city for all seasons; in the winter, people go snowboarding and skiing, and in the summer, they hike in the mountains and enjoy the view. Get ready to enjoy this Queen City of the West by booking your cheap flights to Denver on Expedia.com today.

Denver airports

The majority of Denver flights land at Denver Intl. Airport (DEN). This airport, commonly referred to as DIA, is the largest airport in the United States and the second largest in the world. In addition, DIA is home to the longest public use runway in the country, and it is the 11th busiest airport in the world when ranked by passenger traffic. Airlines that have a major presence at DIA include Frontier Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. DIA is a rather unique looking airport; it's covered by a white Teflon-coated fiberglass roof that resembles the Rocky Mountains in an abstract sort of way. Other airports that service the Denver area include Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Centennial Airport and Front Range Airport.

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When to book your flights to Denver

There's never a bad time to book your tickets to Denver. Many people are under the impression that Denver is a cold and snowy place year-round; they would be mistaken. The weather is generally mild and pleasant in Denver throughout the entire year, even during the middle of the winter. Sure, there might be blizzards once in a while, but once it stops snowing, the snow melts away very quickly thanks to the ever present sunshine. Be sure to book Denver airfare during June through August in order to experience some of the most pleasant weather in the entire country; due to its high altitude, there is little to no humidity during the summer.

Things to do in Denver

Each January, the city of Denver celebrates the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Known as the Marade, a combination of the words “march” and “parade”, this event includes powerful speakers, live music, and multicultural performances. Accredited as one of the largest celebrations of its kind in the U.S., the event draws in thousands of people and passes through City Park, Civic Center Park, and the Colorado Capital State Capitol Building. For additional interesting things to do in Denver, browse our site here on Expedia.com.

If you find yourself in the Mile High City in May, don’t miss out on the Downtown Denver Arts Festival. Typically held over Memorial Day weekend, the event showcases local, as well as national artists. Featuring over 100 different artists, the festival draws in over 100,000 people each year. So get in touch with your artsy side or buy a unique souvenir during this Denver happening.

Indulge in autumn when you attend Denver’s annual Pumpkin Festival in October. Held at the stunning Denver botanic Garden, this three-day event is a Colorado tradition. With over 10 acres of pumpkins ripe for the picking, treat the entire family to a day of games, face paint, and pumpkin carving tutorials. Hold on to your family as you go through the Corn Maze and be sure to snap a picture of your little one on a pony ride.