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$126 Find cheap flights from Denver to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Denver to San Francisco departing on 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Denver to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Denver to San Francisco (DEN-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Denver to San Francisco 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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12:52 - 18:28DEN-SFO
6h 36m1 stop
14:40 - 23:19SFO-DEN
7h 39m1 stop
$297Delta
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
19:00 - 20:40DEN-SFO
2h 40mdirect
06:30 - 10:17SFO-DEN
2h 47mdirect
$298United Airlines
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Tue, 11 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
06:07 - 12:20DEN-SFO
7h 13m1 stop
05:50 - 12:07SFO-DEN
5h 17m1 stop
$315Delta
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Wed, 29 May - Tue, 4 Jun
12:52 - 18:28DEN-SFO
6h 36m1 stop
16:00 - 22:16SFO-DEN
5h 16m1 stop
$327Delta
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Wed, 22 May - Tue, 4 Jun
06:07 - 12:20DEN-SFO
7h 13m1 stop
09:55 - 15:36SFO-DEN
4h 41m1 stop
$336Delta
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
18:00 - 22:02DEN-SFO
5h 02m1 stop
05:50 - 12:07SFO-DEN
5h 17m1 stop
$345Delta
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Sat, 1 Jun - Mon, 3 Jun
06:00 - 16:58DEN-SFO
11h 58m2 stops
14:44 - 23:58SFO-DEN
8h 14m1 stop
$404Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 5 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
06:45 - 11:15DEN-SFO
5h 30m1 stop
19:50 - 23:20SFO-DEN
2h 30mdirect
$407Southwest
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Tue, 11 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
15:10 - 22:40DEN-SFO
8h 30m2 stops
19:50 - 23:20SFO-DEN
2h 30mdirect
$415Southwest
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Tue, 11 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
17:37 - 07:29DEN-SFO
14h 52m2 stops
06:00 - 23:58SFO-DEN
16h 58m1 stop
$446Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 10 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun

Flights from Denver to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Denver to San Francisco, 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 Denver to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost $251 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $362 and $336 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Denver to San Francisco, 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 Denver to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 67 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Frontier offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $126. KAYAK users also found Denver to San Francisco return flights on Delta from $297 and on United Airlines from $298.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Denver and San Francisco?

United Airlines (14 flights per day), Southwest (8 flights per day), and Frontier (2 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

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

Each day, there are between 22 and 27 nonstop flights that take off from Denver and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 2h 45m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 176 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

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

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 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem 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 Denver to San Francisco take?

Direct flights from Denver generally make it to San Francisco in 2h 40m. The flying distance between the two cities is 2,497 km.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Denver at 05:01 and will be landing in San Francisco at 06:47.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Denver to San Francisco jets off at 22:55 and lands at 00:30.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$126
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Denver to San Francisco

When to book flights from Denver to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Denver to San Francisco 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 Denver to San Francisco

  • Are there onsite hotels at San Francisco International Airport?

    While there are no hotels directly onsite at San Francisco International Airport, travelers with flights from Denver to San Francisco will be happy to hear that there are a number of hotels within close proximity. The Westin San Francisco Airport, Aloft San Francisco Airport, and San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront are all within two miles of the airport and offer free transportation to and from the airport.

  • Can I fly from Denver to San Francisco non-stop?

    Frontier Airlines and United Airlines both offer direct flights from Denver to San Francisco. Other airlines like Delta Air Lines and American Airlines offer one-stop flights with layovers in cities like Salt Lake City for Delta Air Lines and Phoenix for American Airlines.

  • What facilities are available for travelers with pets at San Francisco International Airport and Denver International Airport?

    In San Francisco International Airport there are seven pet relief areas available in the airport - in the Arrivals areas of Terminals 1, 2, and 3, plus there is an additional post-security pet relief area in each terminal, with Terminal 1 featuring yet another extra one. At Denver International Airport there are four pet relief areas: one in each core gate area for Gates A, B, and C, and then another one outside of Jeppesen Terminal.

  • Should I fly to San Francisco International Airport or Oakland International Airport?

    San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport are both connected to BART, making them easily accessible for travelers who plan to use public transportation. However, San Francisco International Airport sits on the eastern side of the bay, while Oakland International Airport is on the western side of the bay. Thus, whether your final destination is on the eastern or western side is often the deciding factor when choosing which airport to fly into.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to San Francisco was $83 for a one-way ticket and $196 for a return.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Denver to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Denver to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Denver 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 Denver to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Denver with another airline.

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

    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 San Francisco from Denver 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 Denver to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $249 or less one-way and $709 or less round-trip.
  • Do the children need to work off a bit of energy after their flight to San Francisco? Fortunately for travelers with children, there are three children’s play areas in San Francisco International Airport: two in Terminal 3 and one in Terminal 2.
  • Denver International Airport is conveniently linked to downtown Denver area by both public transport and local highways. The A Line commuter train is the best option for travelers relying on public transport as it offers quick access to downtown straight from the airport.
  • Driving a car to Denver International Airport? The airport’s parking is located onsite at the airport. Covered parking is located outside Jeppesen Terminal. The shuttle buses, every 10 minutes, are found at Jeppesen Terminal on Level 5’s Island 4.
  • It never hurts to stretch the legs or get a bit of a workout in before or after a flight. Luckily for travelers with flights from Denver to San Francisco, exercise is made easy, thanks to San Francisco International Airport’s yoga rooms. There are two yoga rooms in the airport, located in Terminals 2 and 3, and they are both open 24 hours a day.
  • Looking to take public transportation at San Francisco International Airport? BART (Bay Area Rapid Transport) offers quick and direct access from San Francisco International Airport to all across the city. Terminal 3 at San Francisco International Airport hosts the airport’s BART station and reaching the rest of the airport is as easy as hopping on the airport’s complimentary AirTrain.
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Prefer to fly direct from Denver Intl to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Denver to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/7Mon
directFrontier
2h 42mDEN-SFO
$126
29/5Wed
1 stopDelta
4h 53mDEN-SFO
$148
11/6Tue
1 stopDelta
4h 16mDEN-SFO
$157
21/5Tue
1 stopDelta
4h 27mDEN-SFO
$179
31/5Fri
1 stopDelta
4h 53mDEN-SFO
$188
8/7Mon
1 stopFrontier
5h 04mDEN-SFO
$195
12/6Wed
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
17h 42mDEN-SFO
$229
8/6Sat
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
7h 37mDEN-SFO
$230
18/5Sat
directUnited Airlines
2h 48mDEN-SFO
$568
18/5Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
4h 45mDEN-SFO
$581

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Last minute flights from Denver to San Francisco

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 Denver to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 48mDEN-SFO
15/5Wed
directUnited Airlines
2h 40mSFO-DEN
$838
12/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 45mDEN-SFO
17/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
2h 45mSFO-DEN
$851
11/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 48mDEN-SFO
15/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 15mSFO-DEN
$854
9/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 49mDEN-SFO
14/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 55mSFO-DEN
$923
9/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 58mDEN-SFO
14/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 55mSFO-DEN
$950
12/5Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 25mDEN-SFO
25/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 44mSFO-DEN
$1,031
9/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
5h 51mDEN-SFO
13/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 16mSFO-DEN
$1,067
9/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 50mDEN-SFO
13/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 16mSFO-DEN
$1,094
10/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 35mDEN-SFO
13/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 56mSFO-DEN
$1,194
8/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 12mDEN-SFO
11/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 13mSFO-DEN
$1,214

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Denver - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Denver (undefined)United States

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Denver

Cabin classes:

$213

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