How often are flights from Denver to San Francisco delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between Denver and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Denver to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Denver to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Denver to San Francisco flight route?

Within the past month, 10 users have taken a look at flights from Denver Intl to San Francisco.

How long is the flight from Denver to San Francisco?

There are many flights that can get you from Denver to San Francisco in 6h 35m. Fly via Delta or Southwest 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.

Weekly flight availability from Denver to San Francisco

The most flights from DEN to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 (83%), ANA (80%), Air Canada (79%).

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

Booking 74 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to San Francisco (average of $345). Flying from Denver to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $540). 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?

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 in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 84% versus a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Denver to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Denver to San Francisco flights typically cost between $304 and $560 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $254 on Alaska Airlines (19 Dec–22 Dec).

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How popular is this Denver to San Francisco flight route?
Within the past month, 10 users have taken a look at flights from Denver Intl to San Francisco.
How long is the flight from Denver to San Francisco?
There are many flights that can get you from Denver to San Francisco in 6h 35m. Fly via Delta or Southwest 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: Air China (83%), ANA (80%), Air Canada (79%).
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.
How can I find direct flights from Denver to San Francisco?
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to San Francisco (average of $345). Flying from Denver to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $540). 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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Booking 74 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?

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

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 in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 84% versus a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Denver to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Denver to San Francisco flights typically cost between $304 and $560 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $254 on Alaska Airlines (19 Dec–22 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Denver to San Francisco

The most flights from DEN to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

How often are flights from Denver to San Francisco delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between Denver and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Denver to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Denver to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

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Denver to San Francisco flights typically cost between $304 and $560 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $254 on Alaska Airlines (19 Dec–22 Dec).