Oneworld members American Airlines, Iberia, and British Airways are currently selling cheap business class tickets from Italy to Denver, with prices of around €1,575 from various Italian airports. The flights are usually routed via Madrid, London, or American Airlines’ hubs in the USA, with you spending the long-haul transatlantic flights in lie-flat seats. If you route the flights via London, Helsinki, and one US city, you’ll even earn 600 TP at the British Airways Executive Club, which is enough to earn you the Oneworld Sapphire status.
It is also possible to fly even cheaper if you return to Spain instead of Italy. Here is an example for €1,333 with an outbound flight from Rome to Denver and back from Denver to Barcelona in British Airways’ business class.
The cheapest option is to fly with American Airlines, usually with two stops on the way. These stops can be quite convenient to earn a few extra miles. If you, however, prefer to maximize the lie-flat time and minimize the number of stops, you can pay around €25 more to fly with British Airways, with only one stop in London. Our calendar displays all available dates for trips of 10 – 28 days at the cheapest price for all routes and lets you choose to which website you want to be redirected.
You can fly from the following cities:
- Milan: US$1,709 (~€1,473)
- Rome: US$1,716 (~€1,479)
- Naples: €1,577
- Bologna: US$1,724 (~€1,486)
- Venice: US$1,731 (~€1,492)
- Turin: US$1,780 (~€1,534)
If you select the slightly more expensive option, you’ll fly to London and will then cross the Atlantic in a British Airways Airbus A350. The cheapest option is flying with American Airlines, via New York, Chicago, Charlotte, or Dallas. Unless you’re flying from Milan or Rome, Iberia will first fly you to Madrid, as American Airlines doesn’t fly to Turin, Bologna, etc.
Even if American Airlines doesn’t enjoy a good reputation for many, its business class is very good. Every seat on wide-body planes has direct access to the aisle and the service, as well as the food and the seat, are at a very high standard. Travel-Dealz founder Johannes tested the Boeing 777 and really enjoyed the flight.
British Airways was one of the first airlines to offer lie-flat seats – over 20 years ago. And they still continue to be up to date with the newest trends, each seat offering direct access to the aisle. Their best seats are the Club Suites that offer a lot of privacy – but the older seats are fine as well. A general downside at British Airways: there is no free seat reservation, which is unusual for a business class.
If Denver is not the North American destination of your choice, you can also fly to other US cities in business class, departing from Dublin for around €1,500:
Search & Book
The only restrictions mentioned in the fare rules are that the trip has to be at least 10 days long and that you need to book the tickets at least 120 days before departure. Our calendar above displays all available dates for trips of up to 4 weeks, but you could use Google Flights to filter by airline, connecting airport, or other personal preferences. You can then book the flights on American Airlines‘ or British Airways‘ website, depending on who you wish to fly with.
Mileage
The tickets are issued in booking class I. To give you an example, flying from Rome to Denver with American Airlines, with one stop in Charlotte in both directions, would get you:
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- 7,970 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 7,122 Avios + 1,186 Tier Points on The British Airways Club
- 6,836 Avios + 2,418 Elite Points on Iberia Plus 2025
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As mentioned in the introduction, if you route the flights via London, Helsinki, and another US city such as Dallas in each direction, you’ll even earn 600 TP at the British Airways Executive Club, directly earning you the Oneworld Sapphire status. Here’s an example for €1,465.
Feel free to use our status calculator to see how far your itineraries leave you from your desired status:
Destination
Hotel prices in Denver usually start at roughly €80 but can quickly jump to at least €100 if you want to stay in a nice location. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for Denver
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The best time to visit Denver is during the spring, summer, and fall seasons, from April to October. During these months, the weather is generally pleasant, making it ideal for exploring the city’s attractions and enjoying outdoor activities. Denver’s high elevation leads to cooler evenings, so it’s advisable to bring layers.
From the airport to the city
Arriving at Denver International Airport (DEN), you have convenient transportation options to reach the city centre. Taxis, ride-sharing services, and shuttles are readily available, providing easy access to your destination. Denver also has an extensive public transportation system, including buses and a light rail network, which offer convenient travel within the city.
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The U.S. transport infrastructure is highly car-dependent, especially outside major cities. Urban centres like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco have functional public transit, but many other cities have limited options. Between cities, domestic flights are common for long distances, while intercity buses and Amtrak trains cover some routes, though often with slower speeds and less frequency compared to other countries. Without a car, getting around can be inconvenient in many parts of the country.
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