Flying from Atlanta to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know
Start your trip at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the main airport in Atlanta. Search for flights from Atlanta to Denver International Airport (DEN) that fly out of this base.
Around 3 hours 23 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Atlanta to Denver International Airport.
Denver is 2 hours behind Atlanta. Denver International Airport is located in Denver, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
With 155 direct flights a week between the two airports, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Denver International Airport (DEN) is the most popular route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from ATL to DEN is with Delta at 23:16.
To ensure you catch your flight from Atlanta to DEN, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
You can book a direct flight from Atlanta to Denver International Airport (DEN) departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Atlanta to Denver International Airport leaving from ATL. Book your seat with one of these:
ATL is about 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Atlanta to Denver International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
About Denver International Airport (DEN)
Get off your flight from Atlanta to Denver International Airport and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfortable option a short journey from DEN, unpack your bags at SpringHill Suites Denver Airport.
Getting from Denver International Airport (DEN) to central Denver
Denver International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Denver. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 34 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour and 31 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Denver International Airport (DEN)
For a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Denver International Airport, 30 € is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from 106 €. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
Lock in cheap tickets from Atlanta to DEN by booking 8 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Atlanta to Denver International Airport if you plan your break for May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if the price has dropped. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time looking for a cheap ticket from Atlanta to DEN every day.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Atlanta to Denver International Airport.
The best time to fly from Atlanta to Denver International Airport (DEN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Atlanta to Denver International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Denver in April when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Denver. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Atlanta to DEN during then and you can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Atlanta to Denver International Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Denver
Once you've booked your flight from Atlanta to Denver International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Denver:
Denver Art Museum and Union Station are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Denver travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Denver Botanic Gardens.
Complete your Denver trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Atlanta to Denver International Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Denver and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.