What percentage of Oakland to Denver flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 40% of flights from Oakland to Denver were direct. For travelers who prefer not to have a direct flight, connecting options are available. Historically, flights with stopovers on this route typically involved 2 stops.

What's the flight time from Oakland to Denver?

The typical direct flight from Oakland to Denver has a median duration of 2 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 1537 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 9 hours and 17 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of choosing a direct route when available.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Oakland to Denver?

Historically, good prices on flights from Oakland to Denver have been frequent. This route consistently offers opportunities for travelers to find competitive fares. The availability of these prices has been observed across the trailing 30 days, indicating a regular occurrence of favorable deals.

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Oakland to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Oakland to Denver

Most itineraries for flights from Oakland to Denver connect at least once, with only 40% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This route is classified as a medium-haul journey, covering a distance of 1537 kilometers.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Oakland to Denver, right now fares are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $433–$929, with a median of $658. There are new deals appearing almost daily for this route.

The cheapest time to fly from Oakland to Denver is typically during the winter months. December and January offer the lowest median fares at $166 each, followed by February with a median fare of $195.

A typical journey from Oakland to Denver, including connections, takes 19h 33m. For direct flights from Oakland to Denver, the non-stop flight time is 2h 25m.

How much is a round trip from Oakland to Denver

Regular price: $219 - $362

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

The regular price range for flights from Oakland to Denver is $219 to $362. The current lowest deal is $174 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 15-Sep 24.

now $174

Low $219

High $362

The cheapest time to fly from Oakland to Denver

The cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Denver is December, with a median price of $217. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $972. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $217

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $972

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Oakland to Denver

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Oakland to Denver

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Denver

Oakland (OAK) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$535

$350

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Denver

Oakland (OAK) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$580

$350

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Denver

Oakland (OAK) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$606

$370

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Denver

Oakland (OAK) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$313

$222

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Denver

Oakland (OAK) - Denver (DEN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$231

$233

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Denver

Oakland (OAK) - Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines

$279

$176

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Oakland to Denver

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

$602 → $350

42%

3 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 23

$584 → $350

40%

2 nights

Aug 29 - Aug 31

$383 → $216

44%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$304 → $158

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Oakland to Denver

Oakland - Denver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Oakland to Denver are above the typical level, with a median price of $658.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December and January offer the lowest median prices at $166 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 25m

Nonstop flights from Oakland to Denver typically take 2 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 60% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines provides direct flight options for the Oakland to Denver route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Oakland to Denver are frequently available.

Oakland main airports to depart from

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a good option for flights from Oakland to Denver.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$226

Denver main airports to arrive at

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a great choice for flights from Oakland to Denver.

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

💸 Flights from ~$226

Airports nearby Denver used as alternative

Colorado Springs (COS)

Cheapest

Colorado Springs (COS) is a reliable alternative for Denver with a robust flight schedule and multiple major carriers.

📍 ~115 km from Denver (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$249

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Denver

$681

Save $1,360

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Denver

Historically, booking flights from Oakland to Denver 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was around $293. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices surge to $1233. For those booking 28-59 days out, the average price was $617, indicating that earlier booking generally leads to more significant savings.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Oakland to Denver is typically around $433 or less. The median price for this route across the same period was $658. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed being $929 or less, suggesting that prices above this threshold are less common.

Historically, December and January have offered the cheapest flights from Oakland to Denver, both with a median price of $166. February also presented competitive pricing, with a median of $195. These months typically fall well below the annual median price of $658 for this route, making them favorable times to plan your travel.

Oakland to Denver: Overview

Insights for flights from Oakland to Denver

A typical journey from Oakland to Denver, including connections, takes 19h 33m. For direct flights from Oakland to Denver, the non-stop flight time is 2h 25m.

How much is a round trip from Oakland to Denver

Regular price: $219 - $362

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

The regular price range for flights from Oakland to Denver is $219 to $362. The current lowest deal is $174 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 15-Sep 24.

now $174

Low $219

High $362

The cheapest time to fly from Oakland to Denver

December

Cheapest

Flights from $217

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $972

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec