Cheap Flights from Columbus to Denver
Cheap Flights from Columbus to Denver
Looking for cheap flights from Columbus to Denver? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Columbus to Denver vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 9,500–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Columbus to Denver for specific travel dates.
2026-12-20
CMH - DEN
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-19
CMH - DEN
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6
2026-12-20
CMH - DEN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6
2027-01-01
CMH - DEN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6
2026-12-20
CMH - DEN
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-19
CMH - DEN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
Columbus to Denver flight facts
Distance
1,151 mi
1,853 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Columbus.
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Airports in Denver
DEN · Denver Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Dayton - Denver · Dayton is 71 mi from Columbus
Flights Cleveland - Denver · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Flights Cincinnati - Denver · Cincinnati is 115 mi from Columbus
Flights Columbus - Hayden · Hayden is 141 mi from Denver
Flights Pittsburgh - Denver · Pittsburgh is 144 mi from Columbus
Flights Detroit - Denver · Detroit is 155 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from Columbus to Denver
Premium cabin
2026-12-19
CMH - DEN
First | 2 Stops
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-19
CMH - DEN
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 33,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-20
CMH - DEN
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 34,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
CMH - DEN
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 45,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
CMH - DEN
First | 1 Stop
From 50,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-20
CMH - DEN
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $11.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Denver (United States)
Grand Hyatt Denver
From 12,000 Pts or $143
Denver (United States)
Thompson Denver
From 15,000 Pts or $231
Denver, CO (USA)
The Jacquard, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $209
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Columbus to Denver depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Columbus to Denver.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Columbus to Denver.
Columbus and Denver are about 1,151 miles (1,853 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,151-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Denver is 2 hours behind Columbus.
Departures from Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH). Arrivals in Denver: Denver Intl (DEN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Denver, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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