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$71+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Denver (SFO - DEN)

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SFO — DEN
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Denver Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$141
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$71
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$218

Good round-trip deal

$199 or less

Good one-way deal

$117 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Denver Intl flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Denver Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Denver Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Denver Intl.
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Denver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Denver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 4/176:42 amSFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/245:15 amDEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$141
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/207:00 amSFO - DEN
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Wed 4/231:30 pmDEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/20$147
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/203:34 pmSFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 42mFrontier
Tue 5/2010:38 pmDEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 53mFrontier
Deal found 3/19$153
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:20 amSFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/287:05 pmDEN - SFO
1 stop5h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$184
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1410:10 amSFO - DEN
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/146:46 pmDEN - SFO
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/19$193
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2811:49 amSFO - DEN
1 stop5h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/1011:40 amDEN - SFO
1 stop5h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/20$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/311:15 amSFO - DEN
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Wed 6/117:15 pmDEN - SFO
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/20$217
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Fri 8/1511:59 pmSFO - DEN
1 stop8h 26mSun Country Air
Mon 8/1810:14 amDEN - SFO
1 stop8h 12mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/21$295

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

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San Francisco

Fly to

Denver

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

7:55 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Denver Intl

Sat 4/19

8:40 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$141

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

3:34 pm-7:16 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

Denver Intl

Tue 5/20

10:38 pm-12:31 am

Nonstop2h 53m

$153

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

6:20 am-9:59 am

Nonstop2h 39m

Denver Intl

Wed 5/28

7:05 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$184

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

10:10 am-4:04 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Denver Intl

Mon 4/14

6:46 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$193

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

5:55 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

Denver Intl

Sun 4/27

5:15 am-7:05 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$201

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

11:49 am-6:09 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Denver Intl

Tue 6/10

11:40 am-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$208

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

12:40 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Denver Intl

Sat 6/7

12:35 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$217

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

5:25 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$71

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Sat 4/5

6:00 am-9:39 am

Nonstop2h 39m

$79

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

8:45 pm-12:18 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$99

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Denver in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Denver flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Denver flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Denver flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Denver flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Denver flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Denver flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Denver trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for added comfort.


Early morning flights have a better chance of on-time departure and arrival.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags unless you're a MileagePlus member.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats at the front of the economy cabin for MileagePlus members.

Airports
SFO

Save time at SFO by using the AirTrain to navigate between terminals quickly, especially during busy weekday mornings.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
DEN

Use the A Line train from DEN to reach downtown Denver in 37 minutes, a cost-effective and efficient option.

Read more about DENby Emily Zemler
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DEN

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Denver

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Denver from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Denver

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Denver. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Denver, you should look to book at least 30 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Denver (average of $197). Flying from San Francisco to Denver 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 DEN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Denver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Denver is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Denver. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Denver 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 Denver

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Denver. 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 March 21, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to DEN are scheduled on a Thursday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

Rainfall in Denver by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Denver 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 Denver when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Denver by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Denver, 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 Denver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Denver. 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 Denver. Reviews last updated March 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Denver have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly from San Francisco to Denver, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Denver Intl (DEN). Nonstop flights to Denver Intl from San Francisco take 2h 29m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 44 outbound flights from San Francisco to Denver Intl offered by 6 different airlines.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Denver round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Denver, with prices starting at $141. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $147 and $153, respectively. United Airlines is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $71 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and United Airlines, with prices starting from $79 and $99, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Denver on time: United Airlines (90%), Virgin Australia (90%), Air New Zealand (90%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $54. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Denver Intl) can be booked for $138 on average our data indicates $830 when flying from San Francisco to Denver.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Denver 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 Denver?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Denver (average of $197). Flying from San Francisco to Denver 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 Denver

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Denver. 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 March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$116Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$156Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$161Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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