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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Denver (SFO-DEN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Denver that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:05 - 15:45SFO-DEN
4h 40m1 stop
05:40 - 09:07DEN-SFO
4h 27m1 stop
$301Delta
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Tue, 28 May - Sat, 1 Jun
16:00 - 22:16SFO-DEN
5h 16m1 stop
05:40 - 09:07DEN-SFO
4h 27m1 stop
$302Delta
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sun, 2 Jun
06:00 - 12:10SFO-DEN
5h 10m1 stop
05:40 - 12:22DEN-SFO
7h 42m1 stop
$304Delta
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Tue, 16 Jul - Sat, 27 Jul
06:00 - 15:07SFO-DEN
8h 07m1 stop
16:06 - 23:44DEN-SFO
8h 38m1 stop
$307Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 3 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
20:18 - 23:59SFO-DEN
2h 41mdirect
06:00 - 07:43DEN-SFO
2h 43mdirect
$367United Airlines
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Tue, 18 Jun - Sat, 22 Jun
06:30 - 10:17SFO-DEN
2h 47mdirect
19:00 - 20:40DEN-SFO
2h 40mdirect
$398United Airlines
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Tue, 18 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
06:50 - 21:37SFO-DEN
13h 47m2 stops
10:39 - 15:44DEN-SFO
6h 05m1 stop
$408Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 14 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
06:00 - 15:07SFO-DEN
8h 07m1 stop
06:00 - 21:35DEN-SFO
16h 35m2 stops
$410Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 3 Jun - Wed, 5 Jun
06:30 - 10:12SFO-DEN
2h 42mdirect
06:00 - 07:41DEN-SFO
2h 41mdirect
$416United Airlines
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Wed, 3 Jul - Sun, 7 Jul
20:23 - 23:59SFO-DEN
2h 36mdirect
08:00 - 09:39DEN-SFO
2h 39mdirect
$613United Airlines
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Sat, 3 Aug - Tue, 6 Aug

Flights from San Francisco to Denver - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Denver to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Denver?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Denver, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Denver is January, where tickets cost $259 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $442 and $419 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Denver?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Denver, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Denver, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Denver?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Delta offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $150. KAYAK users also found San Francisco to Denver return flights on Delta from $301 and on Alaska Airlines from $307.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Denver?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Denver.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Denver. They are: Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $65 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Denver per day?

Each day, there are between 19 and 24 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Denver, with an average flight time of 2h 43m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 154 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Denver?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Denver take?

The duration of a direct flight to Denver from San Francisco is typically 2h 36m. The journey crosses a distance of 2,497 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Denver?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 00:44 and will be landing in Denver at 04:20.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Denver?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Denver jets off at 21:20 and lands at 00:57.

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Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$150
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Denver

When to book flights from San Francisco to Denver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Denver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Denver

  • How do I get from Denver Airport to downtown Denver?

    The RTD bus service connects Denver Airport with the city and departs every 15m from the airport. The bus stop is located at the DEN Transit Center at the south end of Jeppesen Terminal. There is also an information counter in the arrivals hall if you have any questions about routes, fares, or directions. Day passes can be purchased for approximately $9 in cash (no change given) at the bus driver or with credit cards at the ticket machines.

  • Where can I eat at Denver airport after I’ve landed?

    If you land at Jeppesen Terminal and fancy authentic American cuisine, opt for the Boulder Beer Tap House at level 5 on the west side of the terminal. Here you can consume scrumptious snacks, warm dishes, and craft beer. For Mexican food, the Cantina Grill at level 6 is also a good option to get something hearty to eat.

  • Where can I find the car rental center at Denver airport?

    Explore the city and its surroundings conveniently with your own four wheels and rent a car directly from one of the companies located at the airport. The airport has its own car rental center which can be reached with a courtesy shuttle departing from Jeppesen Terminal at level 5, island 4. Companies operating at the airport include Avis, Thrifty, and Enterprise, which are at your service 24/7.

  • Is there a hotel at Denver airport?

    The Westin Denver International Airport Hotel is just a few steps from the terminal building and provides transit flyers, late arrivals, or early departing passengers with a nearby bed. Apart from its over 500 rooms, the hotel boasts a conference center, pool, and gym, as well as various restaurants.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Denver?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Denver was $98 for a one-way ticket and $196 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Denver?

    San Francisco and Denver are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Denver Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Denver?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Denver flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Denver?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Denver flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Denver?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Denver.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Denver?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Denver on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Denver?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Denver.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Denver?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Denver from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Denver?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Denver with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Denver?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Denver from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Denver

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $129 or less one-way.
  • If you’d like to fly cheap and nonstop from San Francisco to the Denver International Airport (DEN), you can book with Frontier Airlines. This low-cost airline offers regular flights from San Francisco to Denver and allows you to save some money on your journey for your time away.
  • For anyone who has extra time on their hands before their departure from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and who are interested in everything connected to airports and airplanes, a visit at the Aviation Museum & Library is right up the sleeve. You can find it in the main hall of the international terminal building and get access between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm.
  • Let your children use up their energy before boarding your flight from San Francisco to Denver and check out the Kids’ Spots at Terminal 3, Area F, and Area E. Tubes, toys, and interactive activities keep the little ones entertained until it is time to board.
  • Roaming through the San Francisco airport allows you to spot all the exhibited art from regional artists. The SFO Museum and Art Collection welcome and see off travelers in style with various art installations, pictures, and sculptures.
  • Pigs and dogs are usually not a common sight at airports, but at San Francisco airport they belong to the crew. The Wag Brigade consists of various specially trained dogs and a pig who give travelers a joyful (and sometimes wet) welcome and goodbye. They can be detected by their "Pet Me" vests and wagging tails while wandering through the terminals.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Denver Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Denver Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Denver Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

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Direct returns

Denver Intl to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

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Top airlines flying from San Francisco to Denver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Denver. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Denver? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11228 reviews
7.7boarding
8.1crew
7.2comfort
6.7food
7.1entertainment
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Positive: Entertainment via phone on the short was great and my first time. Good food and wine and head phones for free. Negative: Seat hardly reclined on the long flight. Breakfast was an egg with a bun. No egg choices and rather have something sweet like bun/jam and Youghurt.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024GEG - DEN
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Positive: Entertainment via phone on the short was great and my first time. Good food and wine and head phones for free. Negative: Seat hardly reclined on the long flight. Breakfast was an egg with a bun. No egg choices and rather have something sweet like bun/jam and Youghurt.

They did get us booked on a later flight, but it made us miss our connecting flight. So, we had to stay and another state overnight with no luggage or clothes. Because they kept our luggage at airport for next flight on the next day.

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

Crew is way too many times on the intercom re explaining the same thing

Amazing comfortable chairs great snacks super friendly staff pilots did excellent job. Smooth sailing all the way. Definitely be flying United more.

We waited too long to get water while the plane was on the Tarmac awaiting de-icing.

The plane was delayed coming in and on the tarmac. I was coming from another flight so it made for a very long day. The stewardess kept trying to slam the overhead bins closed and I was worried that she had damaged my new luggage. They ran out of snacks and lccdsddd me a hummus box which was nice. It took them a very long time to pick up the garbage so I could not go to the washroom and had little time. To prepare for disbarment. The TV system was hard to control from the armrest and picture wasn’t clear. The crew did apologize several times for the lateness. It took the Denver airport an unusually long time to de-ice the plane.

By in large it was a good experience. The flight crew was great and that's the most important to me. Boarding was fine.

It was fine. Everything ran on time, crew was great.

Staff friendly and app worked really well. Modest delays were frustrating

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Everything was good, and most importantly on time. They have been extremely tardy in some of my flights

They lost my baggage on my connection flight, it’s been 24 hours since I put my claim in and still no update on my bags.

It’s a cheap airline. I wish they had better seats.

The only issues had were outside of Frontier’s control or weren’t expected. It was a two hour flight they completed fast. We landed almost an hour ahead of schedule. The issues with no entertainment or food weren’t issues since there was no expectations. The issue of the loud or crying babies was outside of frontiers control.

Seats are cramped and very uncomfortable. You have to pay for everything and it is too expensive.

Smooth process and flight. My favorite kind. Uneventful and on-time!

Xmas Day- Flights were on time for departure and arrival, baggage check in and boarding process were hassle free, baggage also arrived without any delay. Satisfied customer on this journey.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Denver found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/5Wed
1 stopDelta
5h 16mSFO-DEN
$150
25/6Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 39mSFO-DEN
$152
30/5Thu
1 stopAlaska Airlines
7h 37mSFO-DEN
$154
26/5Sun
1 stopDelta
5h 17mSFO-DEN
$167
18/6Tue
directUnited Airlines
2h 41mSFO-DEN
$184
29/5Wed
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
8h 58mSFO-DEN
$212
28/5Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
20h 43mSFO-DEN
$236
17/5Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
11h 14mSFO-DEN
$494
17/5Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
11h 14mSFO-DEN
$533
18/5Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
11h 14mSFO-DEN
$637

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Denver

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Denver that are departing in the next 10 days.
1/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
6h 52mSFO-DEN
1/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 56mDEN-SFO
$702
1/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 32mSFO-DEN
1/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 56mDEN-SFO
$771
28/4Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 16mSFO-DEN
2/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 30mDEN-SFO
$1,061
29/4Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 36mSFO-DEN
1/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 12mDEN-SFO
$1,092
27/4Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 21mSFO-DEN
29/4Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
24h 23mDEN-SFO
$1,119
29/4Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 56mSFO-DEN
30/4Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 10mDEN-SFO
$1,182
28/4Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 35mSFO-DEN
30/4Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 10mDEN-SFO
$1,211
28/4Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 12mSFO-DEN
29/4Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
17h 43mDEN-SFO
$1,250
27/4Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 13mSFO-DEN
28/4Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 25mDEN-SFO
$1,339

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Denver (DEN)United States

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Denver - San Francisco

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$2,197
$1,260

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