Cheap Flights from Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Denver International (DEN)

The distance between the rolling prairie landscape of Omaha Nebraska and the mile-high mountain city of Denver is 488 miles. On a direct service, the journey will take you just an hour and a half.

United offers the most choice in nonstop flights from Omaha’s Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Denver International (DEN) but both Frontier and Southwest also offer several direct flights each day.

Making Your Way to Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Tiny but winning, this little airport is as user-friendly as they come. It’s located a quick three miles from downtown Omaha, so driving is a snap. Once you get there, parking is plentiful and affordable. The single-passenger terminal is also incredibly easy to navigate. You may find the facilities basic and by-the-book, but free WiFi is available: not something that’s easily taken for granted in your average small airport!

You won’t find any public transportation from Omaha to Eppley, but if you’d rather not drive, you have your choice of several private shuttle services.

Arriving in Denver

Denver, Colorado is famously surrounded by intense natural beauty and attracts flocks of adventurers all year round. The landscapes are so pristine in places that it’s easy feel that you’re marveling at the very same sights that inspired Denver’s first pioneers. Whether you’re a hiker, a climber, an avid skier or just someone who enjoys peaceful rambles and astonishing views, this place is sure to kindle your sense of possibility.

Chances are you’ll spend most of your time outside, whether you’re up in the mountains or exploring downtown Denver. With an average of 300 sunshiny days each year, it’s easy to embrace outdoor living. Within the city you’ll find an intoxicating mix of ruggedness and sophistication. Cowboys and oilmen built this town, and their exploits are celebrated in several great museums like the History Colorado Center.

If you have even a passing interest in paintings, you should schedule a day to lose yourself in the gorgeous halls of the Denver Art Museum, which is home to one of the finest collections of Native American art in the world. You can check out the United States Mint to see where money is made, or visit the gorgeous State Capital and stand exactly 5,280 feet above sea level. However you choose to spend your day, don’t forget that Denver is the unofficial microbrew capital of the country. (Hint: most brewery tours end with free beer!)

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