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Cheap flights from Denver to San Francisco from $130

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEN — SFO
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 May 2026.

Sat 6/614:00
DEN
-
SFO
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Mon 8/617:25
SFO
-
DEN
1 stop6h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 1/5$229
Sun 14/622:29
DEN
-
SFO
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Sun 21/622:27
SFO
-
DEN
1 stop10h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 30/4$320
Tue 19/508:00
DEN
-
SFO
1 stop5h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 27/506:16
SFO
-
DEN
1 stop16h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 30/4$402
Thu 17/906:15
DEN
-
SFO
1 stop5h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 1/1017:15
SFO
-
DEN
1 stop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 30/4$412
Tue 11/809:28
DEN
-
SFO
2 stops13h 34m
Delta
Wed 12/806:50
SFO
-
DEN
1 stop10h 28m
Delta
Deal found 4/5$413
Sun 14/622:39
DEN
-
SFO
2 stops16h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/617:16
SFO
-
DEN
1 stop6h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$415
Wed 10/607:30
DEN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 23m
Delta
Mon 29/618:19
SFO
-
DEN
1 stop4h 40m
Delta
Deal found 4/5$416
Sat 6/609:38
DEN
-
SFO
2 stops12h 41m
Delta
Tue 9/611:45
SFO
-
DEN
1 stop11h 14m
Delta
Deal found 4/5$418
Mon 8/606:40
DEN
-
SFO
1 stop16h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 16/616:24
SFO
-
DEN
1 stop6h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/5$430

Find 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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$229

One-way from

$130

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$305 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 6/6-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 42m total
  • Denver to San Francisco
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  • 3/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 56m total
  • Denver to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 May 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Wed 21/10

13:15-19:45

2 stops7h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

16:45-00:10

1 stop6h 25m

$474

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Tue 23/6

08:15-14:15

2 stops7h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 29/6

14:15-19:40

1 stop4h 25m

$495

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Thu 18/6

06:15-11:20

2 stops6h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

06:05-11:30

1 stop4h 25m

$510
Fastest return journey

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Thu 4/6

21:10-22:56

Nonstop2h 46m

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

06:15-09:59

Nonstop2h 44m

$523

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Sat 6/6

09:00-15:10

2 stops7h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 8/6

05:00-12:25

2 stops6h 25m

$523

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Sat 13/6

07:50-13:10

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 13/6

15:15-23:25

2 stops7h 10m

$533

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Sat 23/5

15:00-18:55

1 stop4h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

08:20-17:05

2 stops7h 45m

$542

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Tue 2/6

10:10-15:20

2 stops6h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

12:30-20:00

2 stops6h 30m

$544

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Thu 22/10

16:30-22:10

2 stops6h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 24/10

05:00-12:25

2 stops6h 25m

$551

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Wed 1/7

12:35-18:40

2 stops7h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 4/7

05:00-12:10

2 stops6h 10m

$566

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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?

Booking 32 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to San Francisco (average of $315). Flying from Denver to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 May 2026.

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 80% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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Related info for your journey

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

    Within the past month, 15 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 2h 46m. Fly via Southwest or United 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 (84%), Volaris (83%), Frontier (79%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $364 for a flight from Denver to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $186 while the most popular route, (Denver Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $186.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to San Francisco (average of $315). Flying from Denver to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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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