How many flights from Denver to San Francisco are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 45.8% of flights from Denver to San Francisco were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers seeking direct routes may find nearly half of the available options are non-stop.

What's the flight time from Denver to San Francisco?

A direct flight from Denver to San Francisco typically takes 2 hours and 50 minutes. This covers a distance of 1554 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 8 hours and 12 minutes.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Denver to San Francisco?

Historically, good prices on flights from Denver to San Francisco are frequent. This route consistently shows competitive pricing across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find favorable deals for this popular destination.

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Denver to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to San Francisco

Right now, only 2% of recent fares for flights from Denver to San Francisco are classified as a good price. Fares are currently above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $185–$406, and a median of $278. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find a suitable fare.

For those wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Denver to San Francisco, the data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $124. Following closely are May, with a median of $128, and November, where the median fare is $155. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

A typical journey from Denver to San Francisco takes approximately 2h 50m. This route is considered a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 1554 kilometers. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the remaining flights typically include 2 connections.

When looking for cheap flights from Denver to San Francisco, you'll find that 45.8% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest of the itineraries include connections. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Denver to San Francisco

Regular price: $100 - $218

Prices for flights from Denver to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Denver to San Francisco is between $100 and $218. The current lowest deal is $61 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 13-Nov 23.

now $61

Low $100

High $218

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Denver to San Francisco is April, with a median price of $145. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $851. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $145

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $851

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to San Francisco

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - San Francisco

Denver (DEN) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$254

$147

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - San Francisco

Denver (DEN) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$107

$89

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - San Francisco

Denver (DEN) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$113

$90

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - San Francisco

Denver (DEN) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$142

$106

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - San Francisco

Denver (DEN) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$130

$106

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - San Francisco

Denver (DEN) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$138

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Denver to San Francisco

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

$232 → $89

62%

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

$254 → $119

53%

5 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 23

$253 → $124

51%

2 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 26

$231 → $103

55%

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Denver - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Denver to San Francisco are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April, May, or November for lower prices.

Historically, April ($124), May ($128), and November ($155) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 50m.

The typical direct flight from Denver to San Francisco takes 2h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

45.8% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 45.8% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights averaging 14h 4m.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Frontier Airlines has recently offered direct deals for flights from Denver to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Denver to San Francisco appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$102

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Denver to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$102

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~19 km from destination city (reachable by BART rail system)

💸 Flights from ~$174

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San Francisco, United States

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Oct 28

San Francisco, United States

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San Francisco, United States

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From DEN

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Dec 01

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,137

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From DEN

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Dec 08

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,158

$747

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Business Class

From DEN

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Dec 09

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,185

$751

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Business Class

From DEN

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Oct 28

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,077

$743

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Business Class

From DEN

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Oct 20

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,078

$743

Save $335

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Business Class

From DEN

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Oct 20

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,080

$743

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Oct 28

San Francisco, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,059

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From DEN

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Nov 10

San Francisco, United States

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$1,029

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Denver to San Francisco is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $180. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally resulted in a significantly higher average price of $531. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $402.

Across the trailing quarter, a fare of $185 or less for a flight from Denver to San Francisco is considered a good price. The median price for this route was $278. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $406 or less.

Historically, April and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Denver to San Francisco, with median prices of $124 and $128, respectively. November also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $155. The annual median price for this route was $278, indicating that these months offer substantial savings.

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Denver to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Denver to San Francisco

Regular price: $100 - $218

Prices for flights from Denver to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Denver to San Francisco is between $100 and $218. The current lowest deal is $61 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 13-Nov 23.

now $61

Low $100

High $218

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to San Francisco

April

Cheapest

Flights from $145

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $851

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to San Francisco

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - San Francisco

Denver (DEN) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$254

$147

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - San Francisco

Denver (DEN) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$107

$89

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - San Francisco

Denver (DEN) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$113

$90

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - San Francisco

Denver (DEN) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$142

$106

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - San Francisco

Denver (DEN) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$130

$106

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - San Francisco

Denver (DEN) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$138

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Denver to San Francisco

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

$232 → $89

62%

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

$254 → $119

53%

5 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 23

$253 → $124

51%

2 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 26

$231 → $103

55%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to San Francisco

Denver - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Denver to San Francisco are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April, May, or November for lower prices.

Historically, April ($124), May ($128), and November ($155) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 50m.

The typical direct flight from Denver to San Francisco takes 2h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

45.8% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 45.8% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights averaging 14h 4m.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Frontier Airlines has recently offered direct deals for flights from Denver to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Denver to San Francisco appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$102

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Denver to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$102

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,029

$743

Save $286

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Denver to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Denver to San Francisco

Denver to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Denver to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to San Francisco

Direct flights from Denver to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Denver to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Denver to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to San Francisco

Denver - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in April, May, or November for lower prices.

Direct flights take 2h 50m.

45.8% of recent flights are direct.

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Denver main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

What's a cheap fare from Denver to San Francisco?

What's the best month to fly from Denver to San Francisco?

How many flights from Denver to San Francisco are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Denver to San Francisco?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Denver to San Francisco?

Related routes

More routes from Denver

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Denver to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Denver to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to San Francisco

Direct flights from Denver to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Denver to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Denver to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to San Francisco

Denver - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in April, May, or November for lower prices.

Direct flights take 2h 50m.

45.8% of recent flights are direct.

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Denver main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Dec 01

Oct 17

Oct 28

Oct 28

Dec 01

Dec 08

Dec 09

Oct 28

Oct 20

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Oct 28

Nov 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

What's a cheap fare from Denver to San Francisco?

What's the best month to fly from Denver to San Francisco?