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$58+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Boulder, CO

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SFO — DEN
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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The best prices from San Francisco to Boulder are usually found in January or April, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Boulder (BD9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$92
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One-way from

$58
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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$279
From San Francisco to Boulder
One-way flight from San Francisco to Boulder
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Boulder
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:29 pmSFO - DEN
1 stop4h 25mFrontier
Tue 1/710:15 pmDEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 56mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$171
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:07 pmSFO - DEN
1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/2710:21 pmDEN - SFO
1 stop11h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2111:00 pmSFO - DEN
1 stop16h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/227:37 pmDEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$369
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:07 pmSFO - DEN
1 stop15h 29mSun Country Air
Fri 12/2712:18 pmDEN - SFO
1 stop11h 33mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/21$431
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:00 pmSFO - DEN
2 stops15h 41mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/27:00 amDEN - SFO
2 stops10h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/21$449

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Tue 1/7

3:18 pm-9:29 am

1 stop17h 11m

Denver Intl

Wed 1/8

10:15 pm-12:11 am

Nonstop2h 56m

$92

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

6:55 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Denver Intl

Sun 1/26

9:45 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$178

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

3:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops7h 44m

Denver Intl

Mon 1/13

8:17 am-2:10 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$205

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

9:15 am-3:19 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Denver Intl

Sun 2/16

7:46 am-12:44 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$207

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

4:48 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Denver Intl

Sun 1/26

7:00 am-8:48 pm

2 stops14h 48m

$214

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

4:00 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Denver Intl

Sun 1/26

10:15 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$240

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

10:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Denver Intl

Sat 3/8

10:20 am-11:12 pm

1 stop13h 52m

$280

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

9:10 pm-12:43 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$58

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

11:05 am-4:45 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$94

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

9:00 am-2:41 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$98

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Boulder

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Boulder

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Boulder?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Boulder. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Boulder. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Boulder?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Boulder (average of $197). Flying from San Francisco to Boulder in March is currently the most expensive (average of $278). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to BD9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Boulder. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Boulder as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Boulder?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Boulder. Price data was last updated on October 6, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Boulder flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Boulder

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Boulder. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to BD9 are scheduled on a Saturday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Boulder by month

Plan your trip to Boulder by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Boulder ranges from 0.5 - 2.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Boulder when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Boulder by month

Plan your trip to Boulder by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Boulder, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Boulder

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Boulder. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Boulder. Reviews last updated December 22, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Boulder, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Southwest and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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4,804 reviews

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8.1

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8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

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1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

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1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Boulder. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Boulder?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Boulder from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Boulder should be relatively easy as there are 35 daily outbound flights to Boulder from 6 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Boulder flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Boulder one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $58. Users have also found prices from $94 and $98 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Boulder?

    Consider Virgin Australia (85%), United Airlines (85%) or Frontier (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Boulder.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Boulder?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Boulder is $65. On average you can expect to pay $926. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Denver Intl), can usually be booked for $73.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Boulder that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Boulder flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Boulder?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Boulder.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Boulder?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Boulder by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Boulder?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Boulder (average of $197). Flying from San Francisco to Boulder in March is currently the most expensive (average of $278). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Boulder

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$59Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$116Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$153Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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