The cheapest times to fly from DEN to GCK are
- January 1st to February 25th
- April 2nd to May 13th (except the week of April 9th)
- July 16th to July 29th
- October 15th to November 18th
based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DEN to GCK is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $1819 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $439 for Tuesday flights around late January and early February.
When to Fly to Garden City
Flying from Denver, CO (DEN) to Garden City, KS (GCK) will usually cost between $494 to $770 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $498. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $898. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $400 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $565 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DEN to GCK flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DEN to GCK route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the DEN to GCK flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Denver. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.4, which is above average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $76 (12%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $536. Return trip prices are from the GCK to DEN flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from DEN to GCK can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 26 minutes may not be realistic.
Alternative Nearby Airports
Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from DEN to GCK while comparing.
- 43 miles (69 km) away from GCK
- Usually 80.88% less expensive than GCK
- Nonstop flights available
- 62 miles (100 km) away from GCK
- Usually 73.10% less expensive than GCK
- Nonstop flights available
- 101 miles (163 km) away from GCK
- Usually 64.78% less expensive than GCK
- Nonstop flights available
Flight Hacking DEN to GCK
Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from DEN to GCK — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $541
- Average savings: $24 (4.25%)
- Price for both tickets: $541
- Average savings: $24 (4.25%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from DEN to GCK? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: American, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Garden City Regional Airport to Denver International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 251 miles or 404 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from DEN to GCK?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop DEN to GCK flight is about 1 hour 26 minutes.
How many flights go between Denver, CO and Garden City, KS?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 13 available flights from DEN to GCK.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | DEN |
Origination airport name | Denver International Airport |
City | Denver, CO |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 39.9 |
Longitude | -104.7 |
Return Airport
Destination code | GCK |
Destination airport name | Garden City Regional Airport |
City | Garden City, KS |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 37.9 |
Longitude | -100.7 |
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