Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Nov 2027
The data runs November 2026–November 2027. Across all five months with calendar prices, January–March 2027 are the cheapest (5,200 points); July 2027 is the priciest (11,000).
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Minneapolis to Denveraward flights
Compare 2 loyalty programs for Minneapolis to Denver award flights, with economy seats from 5,200 points.
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Route snapshot
Minneapolis to Denver shows nonstop award space on Delta and United Airlines. Just two programs price the route, and the cheapest economy award is 5,200 points via Delta SkyMiles, on a nonstop. With options this thin, flexible dates move the price more than switching programs does. Every MSP–DEN award below is re-priced daily, program by program.
- Route
- MSP to DEN
- Direct service
- 479 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 2
- Best economy price
- From 5,200 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- N/A
- Best first class price
- From 17,900 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
 DeltaDL | 5,200Lowest | 17,900Lowest |
 United AirlinesUA | 12,500pts | 25,000pts |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 11/8/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Minneapolis and Denver price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthJanuary 2027 · 5,200 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | No award data |
| Dec 2026 | 6,100 |
| Jan 2027 | 5,200 |
| Feb 2027 | 5,200 |
| Mar 2027 | 5,200 |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | 11,000 |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Jan, Feb, Mar currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 5,200 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
2 airlines with award seats between Minneapolis and Denver, nonstop or connecting.
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What to know before booking Minneapolis to Denver with points.
About this route
Minneapolis to Denver is served by Delta, United Airlines, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 2 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 5,200 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Minneapolis–Denver Flights
This route runs from Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver (DEN). Delta and United Airlines both carry nonstop award space in the data. Aircraft logged on those nonstops include the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-900ER. About 45% of the award options in the data are nonstop, so a direct award is a realistic target.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking Minneapolis–Denver with points starts with the cabin, then the program. Here the lowest economy price is also the quickest trip: a Delta nonstop booked through the airline's own program. Taxes and fees on that seat run about $6, in line with the route's typical economy taxes. First class runs about 3.4 times the economy price. Flexible bank points can reach Delta SkyMiles; confirm the space first, since transfers can't be undone.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Delta SkyMiles wins economy at 5,200 points and first class at 17,900, both on Delta nonstops. Virgin Australia Velocity is the only other program pricing the route. Delta SkyMiles' lead holds until a transfer bonus elsewhere shifts the math; recheck before moving points.
Airlines & Routing Options
On points, Minneapolis–Denver has nonstop seats from Delta (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance), which puts partner programs from both alliances in play for a nonstop. Here the cheapest award in each cabin books through the airline's own program, with no partner arbitrage showing up at last check. With just two airlines holding award seats here, flexible dates do more work than carrier choice.
Alternative Airports & Routes
No nearby alternate airports turn up in the data for Minneapolis–Denver, which makes date flexibility the lever here. For another option from Minneapolis, Cancun prices from 9,000 points at last check.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Minneapolis to Denver route.
Economy currently starts at 5,200 points one-way through Delta SkyMiles, nonstop. Two programs price this route, so it's worth checking both. The live table above has the current low in each cabin.