How to get from New Orleans to Denver: connecting flights, about 6h 45m total

Flights from New Orleans to Denver

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Best fares from New Orleans to Denver

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Cheapest one-way $148 17 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $231 20 November 2026, F9 Cheapest in the next 7 days $148 17 November, Tue Cheapest weekend departure $231 Fri, 20 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $148

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 6h 45m
two tickets, via Dallas: $67
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,080 mi (1,738 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

6h 45m

with the connection

New Orleans to Dallas flight 1h 35m

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

Dallas to Denver flight 2h 10m

two ticketsfrom $67

Via Austin

6h 55m

with the connection

New Orleans to Austin flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Austin to Denver flight 2h 20m

two ticketsfrom $329

Via Houston

6h 55m

with the connection

New Orleans to Houston flight 1h 20m

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

Houston to Denver flight 2h 35m

two ticketsfrom $240

Via Atlanta

7h 54m

with the connection

New Orleans to Atlanta flight 1h 29m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Denver flight 3h 25m

two ticketsfrom $216

Via Chicago

8h 30m

with the connection

New Orleans to Chicago flight 2h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Denver flight 2h 50m

two ticketsfrom $206

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 New Orleans to cities closest to Denver

New Orleans to Phoenix Phoenix: 586 mi (943 km) from Denver, flight 3h 35m from $126 New Orleans to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 605 mi (974 km) from Denver, flight 3h 59m from $108 New Orleans to Dallas Dallas: 662 mi (1,066 km) from Denver, flight 1h 35m from $33 New Orleans to Austin Austin: 772 mi (1,242 km) from Denver, flight 1h 35m from $150 New Orleans to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 830 mi (1,336 km) from Denver, flight 4h 22m from $133 New Orleans to San Diego San Diego: 833 mi (1,340 km) from Denver, flight 4h 8m from $184

To Denver from cities closest to New Orleans

Pensacola to Denver Pensacola: 173 mi (279 km) from New Orleans, flight 4h 17m Birmingham to Denver Birmingham: 312 mi (502 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 5m from $441 Houston to Denver Houston: 319 mi (513 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 35m from $94 Little Rock to Denver Little Rock: 355 mi (572 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 25m from $291 Memphis to Denver Memphis: 359 mi (578 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 38m from $295 Atlanta to Denver Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 25m from $84

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Denver?

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 New Orleans to Denver?

Via Dallas: 1h 35m to the connection, 2h 10m after it, about 6h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $67. 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 New Orleans and Denver?

Dallas (6h 45m total), Austin (6h 55m total), Houston (6h 55m total), Atlanta (7h 54m total) and Chicago (8h 30m total).

How far is Denver from New Orleans?

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.