Tampa International to Denver International
1505 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 26m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Tampa International (TPA) to Denver International (DEN). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $169 return), with peak prices in August (around $507). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Tampa International
Tampa International is regularly ranked among America's best-loved mid-sized airports for its compact, easy-to-navigate design — a single landside terminal connected to four airside satellites by people movers. There is no rail to downtown Tampa; the SkyConnect automated train links the main terminal to a consolidated rental car centre. Southwest, Spirit and Allegiant compete hard on price for theme-park-adjacent leisure traffic. International long-haul reaches London (BA), Frankfurt (Lufthansa) and seasonal Zurich (Edelweiss).
Arriving in Denver
Denver International is 25 miles northeast of downtown Denver — the most remote big-city airport in the US, deliberately sited to allow for unlimited expansion. The University of Colorado A Line commuter train runs from a dedicated station every 15 minutes to Union Station in 37 minutes for $10.50. Snow can disrupt operations from November through April; Denver fares are cheapest in shoulder seasons (April–May, September–October).
Who flies TPA to DEN?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 3h 26m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 3h 26m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 3h 26m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 3h 26m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 26m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 26m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 26m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 3h 26m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly TPA→DEN
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Tampa to Denver FAQs
Direct flights from Tampa International (TPA) to Denver International (DEN) take approximately 3h 26m for the 1505-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $169. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Tampa International (TPA) to Denver International (DEN): Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Southwest Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Denver International (DEN) is the primary international airport for Denver. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.