Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027
The data runs November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for one month.
DENPHX
Denver to Phoenixaward flights
Compare 4 loyalty programs for Denver to Phoenix award flights, with economy seats from 4,500 points.
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Route snapshot
Denver to Phoenix shows nonstop award space on American Airlines and United Airlines. It's priced by four programs, and the cheapest economy award is 4,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards, on an American Airlines nonstop. Program choice is the lever: the same seat often prices differently across programs, so compare before you transfer. The tables below compare DEN–PHX pricing across all four programs.
- Route
- DEN to PHX
- Direct service
- 36 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 3
- Best economy price
- From 4,500 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- From 19,300 pts
- Best first class price
- From 9,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
 American AirlinesAA | 4,500Lowest | 19,300Lowest | 9,000Lowest |
 United AirlinesUA | 8,500pts | Not available | Not available |
 Alaska AirlinesAS | 12,500pts | Not available | 35,000pts |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 11/1/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Denver and Phoenix price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthDecember 2026 · 4,500 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | No award data |
| Dec 2026 | 4,500 |
| Jan 2027 | No award data |
| Feb 2027 | No award data |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Dec currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 4,500 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
3 airlines with award seats between Denver and Phoenix, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAlaska AirlinesASUnited AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking Denver to Phoenix with points.
About this route
Denver to Phoenix is served by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 4 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 4,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Denver–Phoenix Flights
This route runs from Denver (DEN) to Phoenix (PHX). American Airlines and United Airlines both carry nonstop award space in the data. The Airbus A320 appears on some of those nonstop award segments. About 15% of the award options in the data are nonstop.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking Denver–Phoenix with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The cheapest economy seat is a partner award on an American Airlines nonstop, so the lowest price is also the quickest trip. Taxes and fees on that seat run about $26, in line with the route's typical economy taxes. Business runs about 4 times the economy price. A nonstop first-class seat undercuts business here, so price it before settling. Before moving bank points anywhere, confirm the seat is bookable, since transfers are one-way.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Alaska Atmos Rewards takes economy at 4,500 points and first class at 9,000, both on American Airlines nonstops. Qantas Frequent Flyer is cheapest in business class at 19,300 points on an American Airlines nonstop. Also in the mix: American AAdvantage and Virgin Australia Velocity. The cheapest program changes twice across the cabins, so match the program to the seat before moving points.
Airlines & Routing Options
On points, Denver–Phoenix has nonstop seats from American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance), which puts partner programs from both alliances in play for a nonstop. For connecting options, the better-priced awards in the data connect in San Diego. In business class, the floor sits on American Airlines, booked through oneworld partner Qantas Frequent Flyer. Only three airlines hold award inventory on the route, yet four programs price them, so the competition is between currencies more than carriers.
Alternative Airports & Routes
The data shows no same-metro alternate airports on either end of Denver–Phoenix, so the main airports are the ones to watch. For another option from Denver, Frankfurt prices from 6,293 points at last check. When saver space runs out, a route alert is the simplest way to hear when it returns.
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 Denver to Phoenix route.
The cheapest economy award at last check is 4,500 points one-way through Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, nonstop. This route is priced by four programs, so compare them side by side. The pricing table above shows each cabin's low at last check.