Loading map...
DEN → ALS
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field (Alamosa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled panorama of Colorado's highest peaks, including the Front Range and the Collegiate Peaks, providing a continuous view of the Continental Divide.
Search flights from DEN to ALS
Mount Blue Sky
One of the closest 14ers to Denver, visible shortly after departure as the plane heads south.
Pikes Peak
The famous 14,115-foot summit stands out prominently as you pass the Colorado Springs area.
Collegiate Peaks
A stunning sequence of high summits including Mount Harvard, Mount Yale, and Mount Princeton.
Monarch Pass
The high-altitude crossing of the Continental Divide where the Sawatch Range meets the southern Rockies.
San Luis Valley
The massive, high-altitude alpine desert floor characterized by unique circular irrigation patterns.
The right side is best for seeing the sheer density of Colorado's '14ers.' For afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, which can cause glare, so a morning departure is highly recommended for the clearest views of the jagged peaks.
Book Hotels in Alamosa
Colorado Springs
Aerial view of the Olympic City and the Garden of the Gods rock formations near the base of the mountains.
Sangre de Cristo Range
The dramatic, narrow mountain range that forms the eastern boundary of the San Luis Valley.
Great Sand Dunes
The tallest sand dunes in North America, nestled against the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Pueblo Reservoir
A large blue body of water contrasting sharply with the surrounding high desert terrain.
Sit on the left side to capture the Great Sand Dunes National Park during the descent. The morning sun illuminates the dunes and the eastern mountain faces beautifully, making it ideal for photography before 10:00 AM.
Get eSIMs for United States
Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 289 km (180 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: ALS (37.434898, -105.866997)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.