Cheap Flights from DEN to JAC: When to Fly from Denver to Jackson

The cheapest times to fly from DEN to JAC are

• January 1st to February 4th (except the week of January 8th)
• February 19th to March 4th
• April 16th to May 6th
• August 13th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)

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 JAC is early October. Prices can be as high as $567 for Friday flights during late May, or as low as $192 for Tuesday flights around early October.

When to Fly to Jackson

Flying from Denver, CO (DEN) to Jackson, WY (JAC) will usually cost between $272 to $431 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early October with an average ticket price of $281. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late May, with an average price of $445. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $164 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $322 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DEN to JAC flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DEN to JAC route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the DEN to JAC flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Denver. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.49, which is above average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays 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 $54 (15%) 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 $296. Return trip prices are from the JAC to DEN flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DEN to JAC can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 43 minutes may 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 a nonstop flight from DEN to JAC while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DEN to JAC? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Jackson Hole Airport to Denver International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 406 miles or 653 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DEN to JAC?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DEN to JAC flight is about 1 hour 43 minutes.

How many flights go between Denver, CO and Jackson, WY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 50 available flights from DEN to JAC.

Airport Location Info

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from DEN to JAC tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 24% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 16% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave JAC heading for DEN about 15 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Jackson, WY is about 11 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 7 minutes late
• United: 18 minutes late
• Frontier: 11 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

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