How to get from Denver to New Orleans: connecting flights, about 6h 29m total

Flights from Denver to New Orleans

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Best fares from Denver to New Orleans

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Cheapest one-way $135 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $239 15 November 2026, F9 Cheapest in the next 7 days $135 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $135 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $135

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 6h 29m
two tickets, via Dallas: $75
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,080 mi (1,738 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

6h 29m

with the connection

Denver to Dallas flight 2h 4m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to New Orleans: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to New Orleans flight 1h 25m

two ticketsfrom $75

Via Houston

6h 35m

with the connection

Denver to Houston flight 2h 25m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to New Orleans: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.

Houston to New Orleans flight 1h 10m

two ticketsfrom $319

Via Austin

6h 40m

with the connection

Denver to Austin flight 2h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Austin to New Orleans flight 1h 25m

Via St Louis

6h 50m

with the connection

Denver to St Louis flight 2h

Connection of about 3h

St Louis to New Orleans flight 1h 50m

Via Atlanta

7h 34m

with the connection

Denver to Atlanta flight 2h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to New Orleans flight 1h 39m

two ticketsfrom $295

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Denver to cities closest to New Orleans

Denver to Pensacola Pensacola: 173 mi (279 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 55m Denver to Birmingham Birmingham: 312 mi (502 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 36m from $331 Denver to Houston Houston: 319 mi (513 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 25m from $88 Denver to Little Rock Little Rock: 355 mi (572 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 5m from $291 Denver to Memphis Memphis: 359 mi (578 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 15m from $109 Denver to Atlanta Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 55m from $158

To New Orleans from cities closest to Denver

Phoenix to New Orleans Phoenix: 586 mi (943 km) from Denver, flight 2h 56m Las Vegas to New Orleans Las Vegas: 605 mi (974 km) from Denver, flight 3h 24m Dallas to New Orleans Dallas: 662 mi (1,066 km) from Denver, flight 1h 25m from $30 Austin to New Orleans Austin: 772 mi (1,242 km) from Denver, flight 1h 25m St Louis to New Orleans St Louis: 795 mi (1,279 km) from Denver, flight 1h 50m Los Angeles to New Orleans Los Angeles: 830 mi (1,336 km) from Denver, flight 3h 40m from $171

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Denver to New Orleans?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.

What is the fastest way to fly from Denver to New Orleans?

Via Dallas: 2h 4m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 6h 29m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Denver to New Orleans with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $75. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Denver and New Orleans?

Dallas (6h 29m total), Houston (6h 35m total), Austin (6h 40m total), St Louis (6h 50m total) and Atlanta (7h 34m total).

How far is New Orleans from Denver?

1,080 mi (1,738 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.