Cheap flights to Colorado

How long is the flight to Colorado?

Flights to Colorado, United States, are available from Australia's main cities Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. The flight time ranges from 19-60h and is subject to the number and length of layovers. Your flight time could also depend on the time of year. There are more flights available from Melbourne and Sydney than from Brisbane.

Where can you get direct flights to Colorado from Australia?

Unfortunately, direct flights from Australia to Colorado are not currently available. Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) have the most frequent flights with the possibility of only one layover. Both Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) have two or more layovers on their way to Denver International Airport (DIA), Denver, Colorado. Major airlines Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Emirates offer flights from these cities. You can also find Colorado flight deals from ANA, Frontier and Alaska Airlines. Some common layover cities are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Hong Kong (HKG) and Doha (DOH).

How do you get from the Colorado airport to the city centre?

Denver, Colorado, city centre is located roughly 41 km from Denver International Airport, Denver. Taxi fares to downtown Denver cost about A$ 74, including the airport access fee of A$ 6-7. Taxis are outside the Jeppesen Terminal, Level 5, Island 1. Common shuttles are outside the Jeppesen Terminal, Level 5, Island 5. You can also use apps such as Lyft and Uber on Level 5. For a more economical route, the A Line Commuter Train runs every 15min and costs A$ 13-14; you can purchase tickets from the DEN Transit Center on Level 1. The RTD (Regional Transportation District) bus is also at this transit centre, a day pass is around A$ 13-14 and departs every 15min. There are more than 10 hire car companies in the airport. Access to these companies requires a shuttle from Jeppesen Terminal, Level 5, Island 4.

What are some things to do in Colorado?

Known as the Mile High City, Denver is the capital of Colorado, United States. With a backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is a great combination of city and nature. Surrounding Denver are national parks and mountains. Take a drive to Mount Evans Scenic Byway, hike in one of the 41 state parks of Colorado, and afterwards make your way to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre for some music. Scout the mansion of Molly Brown, the Titanic survivor, or see one of the many museums. There are many types of museums of science, sport, cars and art. Denver has a large art scene. Check out Crush Walls and 40 West Arts for the local art, or there’s the Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art, Denver Art Museum (DAM) and the gallery museum of the artist Clyfford Still. For inland nature, check out the Denver Botanic Gardens, City Park and Washington Park. If you want to catch a game, head to Coors Field. For brewery and distillery enthusiasts, there’s the Downtown Brewery Trail Walk and the Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Tour. Stroll along 16th Street Mall, cruise Broadway Market, scout Denver Union Station and finish the day by dining in Larimer Square.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Colorado?

Australian citizens travelling to Colorado, United States, require a current passport to enter; your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in the US. You do not need a visa for stays under 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). However, Australians wishing to travel to the United States must apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) and complete it 72h before your flight.