First class award flights from Washington National (DCA) to Denver (DEN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw first award space on 2 programs for DCA→DEN. Lowest: 30,000 points + $32.98 with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed first award space on 2 dates. Nonstop first space was seen via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus.
Data as of
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- Lowest observed
- 30,000 pts + $32.98
- Air Canada Aeroplan
- Programs with space
- 2 of 3
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 315
- United MileagePlus
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 45,400 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for first class
The lowest one-way first award each program showed on DCA→DEN, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $32.98 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,400 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 315 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Virgin Australia Velocity.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed first award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.98 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.98 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 45,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 45,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop first class award space
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 30,000 points; nonstop space on 1 date.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 45,400 miles; nonstop space on 314 dates.
Best months for first class from DCA to DEN
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45,400 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 16 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 2 | |
| 45,400 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 31 | |
| 45,400 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 31 | |
| 45,400 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 28 | |
| 45,400 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 31 | |
| 45,400 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 30 | |
| 45,400 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 31 | |
| 58,800 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 30 | |
| 58,700 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 31 | |
| 45,400 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 26 |
Airlines seen in first class
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- United Airlines (UA): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about first award flights from DCA to DEN
What's the lowest first award from Washington National to Denver?
30,000 points + $32.98 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed first award space on 2 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 19:26 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had first award space on DCA→DEN?
Air Canada Aeroplan (2 dates) and United MileagePlus (315 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop first award space from DCA to DEN?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop first award space via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award was 45,400 miles with United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop first space on 314 dates.
Which months had the lowest first award prices from DCA to DEN?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest first award AwardTool observed was for Nov 2026 departures: 30,000 points with Aeroplan (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.