Cheapest international trips from Denver
The cheapest international week we price from Denver is Mexico City: about $2,890 for 2 adults, 7 nights, round-trip flights from DEN included. Medellín (≈ $2,900) and Oaxaca (≈ $3,100) follow; the cheapest in Europe is Kraków (≈ $3,720).
. Flight fares and all totals are estimates, not live pricing.
All 20 international trips from Denver, cheapest first
Every destination is priced the same way for 2 adults: 7 nights, a mid-range room, daily costs, and round-trip economy flights from Denver (DEN). Fares are typical round-trip ranges per person; the line under each shows where the range comes from and when it was last updated (2 of 20 routes from DEN currently use refreshed Aviasales data).
| # | Destination | All-in for 2 | Round-trip fare from DEN | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico City | ≈ $2,890$2,073–$3,714 | $319–$492 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 3.5 hr nonstop (Aeromexico, United Airlines and Volaris) |
| 2 | Colombia (Medellín) | ≈ $2,900$2,148–$3,645 | $584–$825 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 9.5 hr with 1 stop (often via PTY or IAH) |
| 3 | Mexico (Oaxaca) | ≈ $3,100$2,248–$3,956 | $599–$893 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 7 hr with 1 stop (often via DFW or MEX) |
| 4 | Colombia (Cartagena) | ≈ $3,170$2,300–$4,048 | $485–$694 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 8.5 hr with 1 stop (often via PTY or MIA) |
| 5 | Poland (Kraków) | ≈ $3,720$2,790–$4,659 | $758–$1,122 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 13.5 hr with 1 stop (often via MUC or IST) |
| 6 | Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) | ≈ $3,950$2,998–$4,897 | $554–$751 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 3.5 hr nonstop (United Airlines and Southwest) |
| 7 | Portugal (Lisbon) | ≈ $4,150$3,069–$5,238 | $747–$1,184 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 13 hr with 1 stop (often via LHR or YYZ) |
| 8 | Hungary (Budapest) | ≈ $4,170$3,264–$5,067 | $757–$1,011 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 13.5 hr with 1 stop (often via MUC or IST) |
| 9 | Costa Rica | ≈ $4,250$3,008–$5,482 | $419–$676 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 5 hr nonstop (United Airlines and Southwest) |
| 10 | Mexico (Cancún) | ≈ $4,260$2,901–$5,622 | $383–$641 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 4 hr nonstop (United Airlines and Southwest) |
| 11 | Bansko (Bulgaria) | ≈ $4,340$3,312–$5,358 | $746–$1,059 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 16.5 hr with 1 stop (often via IST or MUC) |
| 12 | Bali (Indonesia) | ≈ $4,370$3,478–$5,262 | $1,109–$1,371 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | Long-haul with 1–2 stops (often via IST); no nonstop |
| 13 | Thailand (Bangkok) | ≈ $4,370$3,338–$5,404 | $997–$1,407 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 20.5 hr with 1 stop (often via YVR or IST) |
| 14 | Barcelona | ≈ $4,700$3,367–$6,034 | $616–$1,092 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 13.5 hr with 1 stop (often via LHR or KEF) |
| 15 | Türkiye (Istanbul) | ≈ $4,820$3,822–$5,817 | $756–$931 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 11.5 hr nonstop (Turkish Airlines) |
| 16 | Thailand (Phuket) | ≈ $5,510$4,255–$6,764 | $1,095–$1,492 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | Long-haul with 1–2 stops (often via IST); no nonstop |
| 17 | London | ≈ $5,820$4,229–$7,409 | $732–$1,202 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 9 hr nonstop (United Airlines and British Airways) |
| 18 | Iceland (Reykjavík) | ≈ $6,850$5,018–$8,682 | $794–$1,191 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 7.5 hr nonstop (Icelandair) |
| 19 | St. Anton (Austrian Alps) | ≈ $7,220$5,161–$9,284 | $693–$1,427 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 12.5 hr with 1 stop (often via KEF or IST) |
| 20 | Niseko (Japan) | ≈ $7,480$5,634–$9,322 | $1,097–$1,496 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 14.5 hr with 1 stop (often via NRT or YVR) |
Cheapest by region from Denver
- Europe (incl. Iceland and Türkiye): Poland (Kraków) at ≈ $3,720, then Portugal (Lisbon) at ≈ $4,150.
- Mexico, Central & South America: Mexico City at ≈ $2,890, then Colombia (Medellín) at ≈ $2,900.
- Asia & the Pacific: Bali (Indonesia) at ≈ $4,370, then Thailand (Bangkok) at ≈ $4,370.
The spread is wide: the cheapest week (Mexico City) costs about $4,600 less than the most expensive (Niseko, ≈ $7,480). The low end of the fare ranges goes from $319 per person (Mexico City) to $1,109 (Bali).
Nonstop international options from Denver
Of the destinations we price, 7 list a nonstop from Denver: Mexico City (about 3.5 hr nonstop); Puerto Vallarta (about 3.5 hr nonstop); Costa Rica (about 5 hr nonstop); Cancún (about 4 hr nonstop); Istanbul (about 11.5 hr nonstop); London (about 9 hr nonstop); Reykjavík (about 7.5 hr nonstop). The rest need at least one connection.
How Denver fares compare with other cities
Denver doesn't have the lowest typical fare of our 8 departure cities to any of these destinations. It has the highest to Lisbon, Bangkok, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta and Phuket. (Compared by the low end of each route's typical round-trip range.)
Photos: Mexico City: Gobierno CDMX, CC0 · Kraków: Andrzej Otrębski, CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons · Photo credits
Abroad or at home? Results from Denver
Across all 21 matchups, flying from Denver: abroad is cheaper in 12, the US trip in 4, and 5 are roughly even. The five biggest swaps:
| Matchup | US trip | Abroad | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park City vs. Bansko | ≈ $8,940$5,866–$12,008 | ≈ $4,340$3,312–$5,358 | Bansko ~$4,600 cheaper |
| Aspen vs. St. Anton | ≈ $10,260$7,548–$12,968 | ≈ $7,220$5,161–$9,284 | St. Anton ~$3,050 cheaper |
| Maui vs. Lisbon | ≈ $6,990$5,082–$8,900 | ≈ $4,150$3,069–$5,238 | Lisbon ~$2,850 cheaper |
| Maui vs. Bali | ≈ $6,990$5,082–$8,900 | ≈ $4,370$3,478–$5,262 | Bali ~$2,600 cheaper |
| Jackson Hole vs. Niseko | ≈ $9,740$7,482–$12,002 | ≈ $7,480$5,634–$9,322 | Niseko ~$2,250 cheaper |
Where staying in the US wins from Denver: New York City vs. London, Alaska vs. Iceland, New Orleans vs. Barcelona, Miami vs. Phuket.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest international trip from Denver?
Of the 20 international destinations we price, Mexico City is the cheapest all-in week from Denver: about $2,890 for 2 adults and 7 nights, round-trip flights included ($319–$492 per person, KAYAK typical round-trip, checked October 2026). Next: Medellín (≈ $2,900) and Oaxaca (≈ $3,100). Sample estimates, not live prices.
What is the cheapest trip to Europe from Denver?
Poland (Kraków), at about $3,720 all-in for 2 adults ($758–$1,122 per person, KAYAK typical round-trip, checked October 2026). The low end of typical round-trip fares from Denver to the European destinations we price runs from $616 to $794 per person.
Are there nonstop international flights from Denver?
To the destinations we price, these list a nonstop from Denver: Mexico City (about 3.5 hr nonstop); Puerto Vallarta (about 3.5 hr nonstop); Costa Rica (about 5 hr nonstop); Cancún (about 4 hr nonstop); Istanbul (about 11.5 hr nonstop); London (about 9 hr nonstop); Reykjavík (about 7.5 hr nonstop). Schedules and seasonality change, so check before booking.
Is it cheaper to go abroad than to vacation in the US from Denver?
Often. Across our 21 US-vs-abroad matchups, flying from Denver, the international trip is cheaper in 12, the US trip in 4, and 5 are roughly even. The biggest gap is Park City vs. Bansko (~$4,600 cheaper abroad).
What is the cheapest trip to Asia from Denver?
Bali (Indonesia), at about $4,370 for 2 adults and 7 nights with flights ($1,109–$1,371 per person, KAYAK typical round-trip, checked October 2026). Flight: long-haul with 1–2 stops; no nonstop.
How we priced this
Every total is 7 nights for 2 adults: round-trip economy flights for both travelers, one mid-range room, and daily food, local transport and activities for two (plus lift tickets and rentals on ski trips). Flight ranges per route come from published typical fares or, where marked "Aviasales cached", from cached fare data refreshed automatically; lodging and daily costs are the same figures used on each comparison page, where every source is listed. These are sample estimates, not live prices. Read the full methodology.