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Cheap flights from Denver to San Francisco from $169

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEN — SFO
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
1 adult

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 11 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$277

One-way from

$169

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$391
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/1-7/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 31m total
  • Denver to San Francisco
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 20/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Denver to San Francisco
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High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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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 11 December 2024.

Tue 17/1212:45DEN - SFO
1 stop5h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sun 19/107:00SFO - DEN
2 stops15h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12$460
Tue 17/1209:06DEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/1219:10SFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$465
Tue 17/1210:10DEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Tue 17/1216:55SFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$560
Tue 31/1205:25DEN - SFO
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Sun 5/106:00SFO - DEN
1 stop17h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/12$641
Mon 16/1200:35DEN - SFO
1 stop11h 18mJetBlue
Sun 19/108:20SFO - DEN
1 stop13h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 10/12$1,042

Find flights from Denver to San Francisco within your budget

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 713,645 searches. Data last updated 11 December 2024.

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DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Tue 7/1

09:05-10:56

Nonstop2h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

19:05-22:45

Nonstop2h 40m

$277

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Sat 11/1

11:25-13:15

Nonstop2h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

07:15-10:45

Nonstop2h 30m

$341

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Wed 5/2

12:20-17:33

1 stop6h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 24/2

17:16-22:35

1 stop4h 19m

$369

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Wed 22/1

07:00-22:13

2 stops16h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 29/1

14:43-23:29

1 stop7h 46m

$382

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Thu 20/2

06:00-09:50

1 stop4h 50m

$169

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Wed 12/2

12:20-17:33

1 stop6h 13m

$185

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Thu 16/1

09:20-16:50

2 stops8h 30m

$224

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Tue 25/2

07:00-15:26

2 stops9h 26m

$228

DenverSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Mon 6/1

00:50-11:58

1 stop12h 08m

$479

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Deals found on 10/12

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Travel insights for flights from Denver to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Denver to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 6 December 2024.

Booking 90 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 $1,183). 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 11 December 2024.

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 11 December 2024.

The most flights from DEN to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

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).

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 11 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines and Delta from Denver to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,895 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,895 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,895 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,525 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,895 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,650 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,895 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,308 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,895 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,106 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,895 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Denver to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Within the past month, 28 users have taken a look at flights from Denver Intl to San Francisco.

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

    Currently priced at $277, United Airlines will fly you from Denver to San Francisco and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $341 and $369, respectively. United Airlines is 7% 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $169. Delta flights start at $185 while deals on Southwest start at $224 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: Frontier (90%), United Airlines (84%), Air Canada (81%).

  • 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, 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 $1,183). 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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