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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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20:24 - 23:59SFO-DEN
2h 35mdirect
06:00 - 07:42DEN-SFO
2h 42mdirect
$251United Airlines
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Wed, 28 Aug - Tue, 3 Sep
06:30 - 10:12SFO-DEN
2h 42mdirect
16:09 - 17:49DEN-SFO
2h 40mdirect
$265United Airlines
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Wed, 14 Aug - Mon, 19 Aug
10:12 - 18:56SFO-DEN
7h 44m1 stop
15:45 - 23:44DEN-SFO
8h 59m1 stop
$268Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 4 Dec - Thu, 12 Dec
05:00 - 08:33SFO-DEN
2h 33mdirect
19:10 - 20:53DEN-SFO
2h 43mdirect
$278United Airlines
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Mon, 2 Sep - Fri, 6 Sep
12:30 - 23:21SFO-DEN
9h 51m1 stop
06:00 - 18:57DEN-SFO
13h 57m1 stop
$286Delta
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Thu, 31 Oct - Sat, 2 Nov
09:30 - 18:42SFO-DEN
8h 12m1 stop
06:00 - 16:23DEN-SFO
11h 23m1 stop
$290Delta
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Sat, 2 Nov - Tue, 5 Nov
12:30 - 18:42SFO-DEN
5h 12m1 stop
06:00 - 16:23DEN-SFO
11h 23m1 stop
$293Delta
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Thu, 7 Nov - Thu, 14 Nov
07:20 - 14:24SFO-DEN
6h 04m1 stop
07:45 - 09:28DEN-SFO
2h 43mdirect
$311United Airlines
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Tue, 22 Oct - Wed, 23 Oct
07:00 - 22:13SFO-DEN
14h 13m2 stops
06:00 - 13:32DEN-SFO
8h 32m1 stop
$327Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 12 Nov - Fri, 15 Nov
21:35 - 09:47SFO-DEN
11h 12m1 stop
06:00 - 13:32DEN-SFO
8h 32m1 stop
$328Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 2 Dec - Sat, 7 Dec

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 $262 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $396 and $352 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 55 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, Alaska Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $134. KAYAK users also found San Francisco to Denver return flights on United Airlines from $251 and on Alaska Airlines from $268.

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 $64 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 23 and 30 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Denver, with an average flight time of 2h 38m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 186 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

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 33m. 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 00:58 and will be landing in Denver at 04:30.

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 20:55 and lands at 00:20.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$134
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
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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 $89 for a one-way ticket and $167 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, JetBlue, and American Airlines 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 777 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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KAYAK’s 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 $87 or less one-way and $216 or less round-trip.
  • 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 10000 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
7.2Comfort
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Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, June 2024SFO - DEN
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Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Not worth the price of premium class ticket paid, felt more like steerage.

The Wi-Fi was unavailable on this flight for some reason.

This was a Lufthansa flight, not United. The CSA at the counter, Ashley, was not only incompetent, but quite rude. Me and two other PAX waited over 7 minutes standing in front of her and another CSA and they ignored us. We joked that we must have accidently taken invisibility pills. She could have at least said "I'll be with you in a moment, I'm currently....". I could go on about how rude she and the other CSAs were (whispering, not communicating with me, blaming the situation on others, etc.). She would not work for me. Then, she gave me literally the worst seat on the plane. the worst. My seat kept getting bumped (rammed twice by the crew with their carts and about every 5 minutes by someone using the bathroom), listening to the bathroom all night, crowded seat, etc.

We ended up with seats in the very back. So they did not recline. Have no idea why, we reserved and checked in very early. The isles were very narrow and the seats had very little leg room. But they did give us water, and a snack.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

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.

I did not enjoy the trip home on Frontier for several reasons: there is too much cost besides the flight, which was more than I would normally pay, then having to pay for luggage, and carry-on, seat (if you want to reserve when booking) then you must pay over $3 for a can of soda, and $4 for a snack. A cup of water is free.

9 hours of delay!! Was not able to check my luggage that I paid for!!!

Frontier won’t help you at the airport without paying $25. Carry on was $75. Then you get on the plain and every beverage or snack is also a charge. Seats are hard and real packed in. I would never fly them again.

The Frontier app wasn’t working. So I could not pay for a carry on the week prior to flying. They charged me 99$ at the gate to carry on a duffle bag.

Plane could have been more on time. More leg room .

Didn't like anything!! Horrible flight. Small seating area and hard seats. Butt was sore after 2 hour flight to Seattle No entertainment or free refreshments No wifi or USB charging receptacles to charge phone entoute like other airliners Luggage rates were 3 times as much as competitors. Difficult to navigate online luggue process to pre pay before flight Overall bad experience WILL NEVER RIDE OR RECOMMEND FRONTIER TO FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!!! THIS IS A SHAME!! MOST MESERIBLE FLIGHT OF MY LIFE!! AND I THOUGHT SPIRIT WAS 👎 YOU GOT THEM BEAD HANDS DOWN!!

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

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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.
4/10Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
6h 44mSFO-DEN
$134
30/8Fri
directUnited Airlines
2h 35mSFO-DEN
$140
4/7Thu
1 stopAlaska Airlines
12h 03mSFO-DEN
$143
13/7Sat
1 stopDelta
4h 29mSFO-DEN
$147
26/6Wed
1 stopDelta
4h 54mSFO-DEN
$161
10/7Wed
1 stopDelta
4h 29mSFO-DEN
$163
10/7Wed
directUnited Airlines
2h 36mSFO-DEN
$191
10/7Wed
2 stopsSouthwest
7h 45mSFO-DEN
$214
10/7Wed
3 stopsSouthwest
10h 15mSFO-DEN
$223
9/7Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
13h 08mSFO-DEN
$903

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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.
18/6Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 50mSFO-DEN
25/6Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 06mDEN-SFO
$999
17/6Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 34mSFO-DEN
21/6Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 01mDEN-SFO
$1,007
17/6Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 43mSFO-DEN
20/6Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 37mDEN-SFO
$1,058
17/6Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
17h 41mSFO-DEN
24/6Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
23h 40mDEN-SFO
$1,136
18/6Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 05mSFO-DEN
22/6Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 10mDEN-SFO
$1,147
15/6Sat
directUnited Airlines
2h 37mSFO-DEN
16/6Sun
directUnited Airlines
2h 43mDEN-SFO
$1,169
14/6Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 46mSFO-DEN
17/6Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 59mDEN-SFO
$1,205
16/6Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
18h 05mSFO-DEN
20/6Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 59mDEN-SFO
$1,217
15/6Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 27mSFO-DEN
17/6Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 59mDEN-SFO
$1,232
17/6Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 34mSFO-DEN
19/6Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 06mDEN-SFO
$1,252

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Destination:

Denver (DEN)United States

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Denver - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

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$176

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