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Cheap flights from Denver to San Francisco from $143

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEN — SFO
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

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

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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$239

One-way from

$143

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$330
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 16/8-18/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Denver to San Francisco
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 6h 00m total
  • Denver to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 4 July 2025.

Sat 16/814:50DEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Mon 18/805:30SFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/7$239
Sat 16/810:00DEN - SFO
2 stops10h 39mFrontier
Sat 23/806:34SFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 40mFrontier
Deal found 2/7$251
Sat 11/1007:01DEN - SFO
1 stop8h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 14/1010:30SFO - DEN
1 stop7h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/7$268
Sat 11/1007:01DEN - SFO
1 stop8h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/1006:45SFO - DEN
1 stop6h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/7$298
Thu 31/705:30DEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/805:00SFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$312
Fri 17/1005:30DEN - SFO
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Sun 19/1005:45SFO - DEN
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 1/7$330
Fri 15/800:23DEN - SFO
1 stop11h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/810:08SFO - DEN
1 stop6h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$393

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Denver to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Denver to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Denver

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Sat 16/8

19:55-21:35

Nonstop2h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

05:30-08:55

Nonstop2h 25m

$239

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Sat 16/8

10:00-19:39

2 stops10h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

06:34-10:14

Nonstop2h 40m

$251

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Sat 11/10

07:01-14:01

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

10:30-19:10

1 stop7h 40m

$268

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Sat 11/10

07:01-14:01

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 13/10

06:45-14:00

1 stop6h 15m

$298

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Thu 31/7

05:30-07:12

Nonstop2h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 4/8

05:00-08:36

Nonstop2h 36m

$312

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Fri 17/10

05:30-09:12

1 stop4h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 19/10

05:45-11:57

1 stop5h 12m

$330

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Fri 15/8

00:23-10:25

1 stop11h 02m

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

10:08-17:21

1 stop6h 13m

$393

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Tue 19/8

12:45-17:45

2 stops6h 00m

$143

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Wed 8/10

07:01-14:01

1 stop8h 00m

$160

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Mon 1/9

07:20-12:11

1 stop5h 51m

$166

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Best time to book a flight from Denver to San Francisco

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

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 27 June 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 $876). Flying from Denver to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 4 July 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Denver to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Denver to San Francisco. 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 4 July 2025.

The most flights from DEN to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 4 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from Denver to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Currently priced at $239, Southwest will fly you from Denver to San Francisco and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $251 and $268, respectively. Southwest is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $143. Alaska Airlines flights start at $160 while deals on Delta start at $166 one-way.

  • 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: Air China (100%), ANA (93%), Emirates (90%).

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    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.

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

    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 $876). Flying from Denver to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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