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

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DEN
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$93
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$58
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$201
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Boulder
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Boulder. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/76:35 amSFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 39mFrontier
Thu 5/810:18 pmDEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 51mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$93
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:10 amSFO - DEN
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Mon 5/127:25 pmDEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$151
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/610:04 amSFO - DEN
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Sat 5/106:40 amDEN - SFO
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/14$217
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1412:05 pmSFO - DEN
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2012:30 amDEN - SFO
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$227
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 5/218:39 amSFO - DEN
2 stops14h 26mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/287:05 pmDEN - SFO
1 stop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$255

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Boulder that are best for you.

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San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

6:35 am-10:14 am

Nonstop2h 39m

Denver Intl

Thu 5/8

10:18 pm-12:09 am

Nonstop2h 51m

$93

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

5:10 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 35m

Denver Intl

Mon 5/12

7:25 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$151

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

10:04 am-3:16 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Denver Intl

Sat 5/10

6:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 05m

$217

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

12:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Denver Intl

Tue 5/20

12:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$227

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

11:05 am-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Denver Intl

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-1:43 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$250

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

6:15 am-9:54 am

Nonstop2h 39m

$58

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

7:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$76

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Wed 7/2

9:15 pm-12:48 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$90

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

3:50 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$100

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

4:49 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$101

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Boulder

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Boulder

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 April 11, 2025.

Booking 24 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 April 15, 2025.

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 Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 April 15, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to BD9 are scheduled on a Monday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 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 April 15, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Boulder, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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 41 daily outbound flights to Boulder from 6 different airlines.

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

    This flight path from San Francisco to Boulder was viewed by 331 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $76 and $100 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Consider Frontier (93%), Virgin Australia (87%) or Air New Zealand (86%) 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 $71. On average you can expect to pay $836. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Denver Intl), can usually be booked for $87.

  • 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Boulder. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$116Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$148Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$155Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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