flights.net DEN → SFO
- Distance
- 965 mi
- Carriers
- 3
Denver International Airport (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a US domestic route of about 965 miles. A dual-hub link where United connects its Denver and San Francisco fortresses against Southwest's point-to-point service. Denver to San Francisco carries tech-corporate and Rocky Mountain connecting demand.
Connecting Denver, United States with San Francisco, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 965-mile sector nonstop in about 2h 26m. Departures use Denver International Airport, a 1 terminal airport that is a base for United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines; arrivals land at San Francisco International Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors United Airlines, Alaska Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the DEN–SFO sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 965 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 2h 26m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Embraer E175 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines operate nonstop service from Denver to San Francisco. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- United Airlines (UA)
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
- American Airlines (AA)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Embraer E175 between Denver and San Francisco. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
September and October deliver clear weather at both ends without summer crowds. Spring is a good lower-fare shoulder period.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Denver International Airport (DEN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Denver to San Francisco route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for DEN–SFO where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- SEA → DEN Seattle to Denver
- SAN → SFO San Diego to San Francisco
- IAD → SFO Washington to San Francisco
- DEN → ORD Denver to Chicago
- SFO → SEA San Francisco to Seattle
- EWR → SFO Newark to San Francisco
- DEN → LAX Denver to Los Angeles
- BOS → SFO Boston to San Francisco
- ORD → SFO Chicago to San Francisco
- LAX → SFO Los Angeles to San Francisco
- SFO → LAX San Francisco to Los Angeles
- JFK → SFO New York to San Francisco
- SFO → JFK San Francisco to New York
- SFO → LHR San Francisco to London
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Denver to San Francisco?
- Denver International Airport (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is about 965 miles (1,553 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 2h 26m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Denver to San Francisco?
- United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines operate nonstop service from Denver International Airport (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- What aircraft are used on the DEN to SFO route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A320 and Embraer E175 on the Denver–San Francisco route.
- When is the best time to fly from Denver to San Francisco?
- September and October deliver clear weather at both ends without summer crowds. Spring is a good lower-fare shoulder period.
- Is DEN to SFO a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Denver International Airport (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the DEN to SFO route connect?
- This route links Denver, United States with San Francisco, United States.
- Which airports does the Denver to San Francisco route use?
- Flights depart Denver International Airport (DEN/KDEN) in Denver and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO/KSFO) in San Francisco.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.