Cheap flights from Denver to San Francisco from $122

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEN — SFO
16 nov. — 23 nov.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Denver Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Denver to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Denver to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 octobre 2025.

mer. 10/1210:06DEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 50mUnited Airlines
mer. 10/1218:55SFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/10$242
mer. 24/1214:45DEN - SFO
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
jeu. 8/106:05SFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 14/10$257
mar. 9/1212:40DEN - SFO
1 stop9h 54mAlaska Airlines
dim. 14/1207:35SFO - DEN
1 stop15h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/10$269
mer. 10/1212:40DEN - SFO
1 stop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
mer. 10/1221:57SFO - DEN
1 stop13h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/10$271
sam. 15/1118:40DEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
lun. 17/1105:50SFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 15/10$273
mar. 2/1218:59DEN - SFO
1 stop14h 07mAlaska Airlines
sam. 6/1218:20SFO - DEN
1 stop16h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/10$276
jeu. 6/1106:25DEN - SFO
1 stop18h 08mDelta
dim. 9/1106:00SFO - DEN
1 stop16h 27mDelta
Deal found 15/10$282
mar. 2/1208:40DEN - SFO
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
mer. 17/1205:50SFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 14/10$288
mer. 5/1111:59DEN - SFO
2 stops12h 34mDelta
jeu. 6/1113:45SFO - DEN
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Deal found 16/10$289
mer. 24/1206:02DEN - SFO
1 stop13h 05mAlaska Airlines
jeu. 8/107:00SFO - DEN
1 stop10h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/10$291
jeu. 6/1107:00DEN - SFO
1 stop17h 50mAlaska Airlines
lun. 10/1108:00SFO - DEN
2 stops9h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/10$299
lun. 22/1218:48DEN - SFO
1 stop6h 39mAlaska Airlines
mar. 6/114:50SFO - DEN
1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/10$302

Cheap flight deals from Denver to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 17 octobre 2025.

Round-trip from

$180

One-way from

$122

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$362

Good one-way deal

$286 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 14/1-29/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Denver to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Denver to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Denver Intl to San Francisco.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

mer. 21/1

08:35-10:30

Nonstop2h 55m

San Francisco

dim. 25/1

05:50-09:20

Nonstop2h 30m

$180

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

dim. 25/1

05:18-07:14

Nonstop2h 56m

San Francisco

lun. 9/2

16:31-20:12

Nonstop2h 41m

$180

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

jeu. 29/1

12:34-18:58

1 stop7h 24m

San Francisco

dim. 1/2

07:00-18:41

1 stop10h 41m

$209

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

mer. 10/12

10:06-11:56

Nonstop2h 50m

San Francisco

mer. 10/12

18:55-22:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$242

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

mar. 23/12

22:35-00:20

Nonstop2h 45m

San Francisco

mer. 7/1

06:05-09:35

Nonstop2h 30m

$242

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

sam. 31/1

12:34-16:32

1 stop4h 58m

San Francisco

sam. 21/2

20:15-11:19

1 stop14h 04m

$263

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

mar. 9/12

12:40-21:34

1 stop9h 54m

San Francisco

dim. 14/12

07:35-23:59

1 stop15h 24m

$269

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

sam. 24/1

18:45-20:35

Nonstop2h 50m

San Francisco

dim. 8/2

09:50-13:15

Nonstop2h 25m

$273

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

mar. 2/12

18:59-08:06

1 stop14h 07m

San Francisco

dim. 7/12

07:35-23:59

1 stop15h 24m

$276

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

lun. 24/11

06:14-22:41

1 stop17h 27m

San Francisco

mar. 16/12

07:00-19:24

1 stop11h 24m

$276

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Best time to book a flight from Denver to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Denver to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Denver to San Francisco. 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 Denver to San Francisco?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to San Francisco (average of $59). Flying from Denver to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $191). 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 DEN to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Denver to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 octobre 2025.

When flying from Denver to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 47% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

  • How long is the flight from Denver to San Francisco?

    There are many flights that can get you from Denver to San Francisco in 2h 55m. Fly via Southwest or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Denver and San Francisco is about 1551 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    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 Denver to San Francisco on time: Emirates (90%), Air China (89%), ANA (89%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $426 for a flight from Denver to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $143 while the most popular route, (Denver Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $399.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to San Francisco (average of $59). Flying from Denver to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $191). 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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