What is the cheapest airline that flies from Denver Intl to California?

Frontier is the most popular carrier operating from Denver Intl to California

How many flights depart from Denver to California on average per day?

As of July 2025, 198 flights take off from Denver and land in California each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 7:00PM, with 37% of daily flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Denver to California on average per week?

As of July 2025, 1,386 flights take off from Denver and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 24% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to California?

Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Denver according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Denver Intl Airport to California?

Prices for flights from Denver Intl Airport to California are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Denver Intl Airport to California?

There are 7 operators available for flights from Denver Intl Airport to California as of July 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Denver Intl Airport to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Denver Intl Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:50 pm - 10:24 pmDEN-SAN

2h 34mnonstop

7:15 am - 10:50 amSAN-DEN

2h 35mnonstop

$59Frontier

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10:55 pm - 12:25 amDEN-LAX

2h 30mnonstop

2:15 pm - 5:52 pmLAX-DEN

2h 37mnonstop

$59Frontier

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3:00 pm - 4:23 pmDEN-SAN

2h 23mnonstop

8:19 pm - 11:47 pmSAN-DEN

2h 28mnonstop

$131Alaska Airlines

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7:01 am - 8:25 amDEN-SAN

2h 24mnonstop

10:32 am - 2:00 pmSAN-DEN

2h 28mnonstop

$137Alaska Airlines

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8:15 am - 9:51 amDEN-SJC

2h 36mnonstop

8:45 am - 12:21 pmSJC-DEN

2h 36mnonstop

$197United Airlines

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9:05 pm - 10:25 pmDEN-RNO

2h 20mnonstop

5:20 am - 8:36 amRNO-DEN

2h 16mnonstop

$197United Airlines

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8:45 am - 10:10 amDEN-SMF

2h 25mnonstop

4:05 pm - 7:25 pmSMF-DEN

2h 20mnonstop

$197Southwest

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7:50 am - 9:20 amDEN-SMF

2h 30mnonstop

1:30 pm - 4:50 pmSMF-DEN

2h 20mnonstop

$207Southwest

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12:32 pm - 5:04 pmDEN-SJC

5h 32m1 stop

5:44 pm - 11:49 pmSJC-DEN

5h 05m1 stop

$217Delta

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6:25 pm - 9:41 pmDEN-BUR

4h 16m1 stop

7:00 am - 2:50 pmBUR-DEN

6h 50m1 stop

$237Delta

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Frontier flights from Denver to California

Our best Frontier deals on Denver to California flight tickets

Frontier

Oct 14

DEN10:55 pmDenver Intl

2h 30m

LAX12:25 amLos Angeles

Oct 21

LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles

2h 37m

DEN5:52 pmDenver Intl

$59

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Frontier

Oct 14

DEN11:45 amDenver Intl

2h 33m

LAX1:18 pmLos Angeles

Nov 16

LAX3:46 pmLos Angeles

2h 35m

DEN7:21 pmDenver Intl

$64

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Sep 27

DEN6:39 pmDenver Intl

2h 34m

LAX8:13 pmLos Angeles

Oct 2

LAX6:35 amLos Angeles

2h 33m

DEN10:08 amDenver Intl

$68

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Oct 18

DEN3:00 pmDenver Intl

2h 23m

SAN4:23 pmSan Diego

Oct 18

SAN8:19 pmSan Diego

2h 28m

DEN11:47 pmDenver Intl

$131

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Oct 14

DEN7:01 amDenver Intl

2h 24m

SAN8:25 amSan Diego

Oct 21

SAN10:32 amSan Diego

2h 28m

DEN2:00 pmDenver Intl

$137

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Oct 7

DEN7:01 amDenver Intl

4h 46m

1 stop

RNO10:47 amReno

Oct 8

RNO9:28 amReno

8h 42m

1 stop

DEN7:10 pmDenver Intl

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Nonstop2h 34m

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Tue 9/23

7:15 am-10:50 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$59

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DEN - LAX

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Tue 10/14

10:55 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop2h 30m

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Tue 10/21

2:15 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$59

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DEN - SAN

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Sat 10/18

3:00 pm-4:23 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

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Sat 10/18

8:19 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$131

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DEN - SAN

DENSAN

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Tue 10/14

7:01 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 24m

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10:32 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$137

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DEN - SJC

DENSJC

Denver Intl

Fri 9/5

8:15 am-9:51 am

Nonstop2h 36m

San Jose

Sun 9/7

8:45 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$197

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DEN - RNO

DENRNO

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Thu 9/11

9:05 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Reno

Sun 9/14

5:20 am-8:36 am

Nonstop2h 16m

$197

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DEN - SMF

DENSMF

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Fri 9/12

8:45 am-10:10 am

Nonstop2h 25m

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Mon 9/15

4:05 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$197

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DEN - SMF

DENSMF

Denver Intl

Tue 8/26

7:50 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 30m

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Thu 9/4

1:30 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$207

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DEN - SJC

DENSJC

Denver Intl

Fri 9/5

12:32 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop5h 32m

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Mon 9/8

5:44 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$217

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DEN - BUR

DENBUR

Denver Intl

Wed 9/17

6:25 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop4h 16m

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Sat 9/20

7:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$237

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Denver to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of January is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Denver averaging around $158.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Denver to California is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $301. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Sunday is $662.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $311. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $1,018 on average. Flights to California from Denver in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Denver Intl to California flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Denver when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $184 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Denver for as low as $141 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Denver Intl to California flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Denver Intl to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Denver to California flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Denver to California.

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Best Price Found	$30
Fastest flight time	1h 55m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	8 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Denver in the past 72 hours is $30. The best round-trip flight deal from Denver to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $59.

The fastest flight from Denver to California takes 1h 55m

Direct flights go from Denver to California every day.

There are 8 airports near California: San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), San Francisco (SFO), Sacramento Intl (SMF), San Jose (SJC), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)

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There are 7 operators available for flights from Denver Intl Airport to California as of July 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Denver Intl Airport to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Denver Intl Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Denver to California?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Denver to California is Boeing 737 MAX 8, representing 13.47% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A321neo at 12.87%, Airbus A320neo at 10.65%, and Boeing 737-800 at 9.54%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $47	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.9 3,239 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $104	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $120	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,246 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $137	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,611 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $143	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $147	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 10,000 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $147	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Denver to California

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of January is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Denver averaging around $158.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

What is the cheapest Denver Intl to California flight route?

Fly from Denver Intl to Ontario for the best Denver Intl - California flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

What cabin class options are available on Denver Intl to California flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Denver Intl to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Denver to California flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Denver to California.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Denver Intl to California?

Frontier is the most popular carrier operating from Denver Intl to California

What airlines fly to California?

How many flights depart from Denver to California on average per day?

As of July 2025, 198 flights take off from Denver and land in California each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 7:00PM, with 37% of daily flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Denver to California on average per week?

As of July 2025, 1,386 flights take off from Denver and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 24% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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Best airlines flying from Denver to California

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Denver to California?

Can I find flights from Denver to California with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from Denver to California?

I’m not ready to book a flight from Denver to California right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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