DenverSan FranciscoNonstop Flight TimeDEN–SFO
Denver (Denver International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 2h 6m on average, covering about 965 miles. Across 5 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 4m and the slowest 2h 11m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 6m | 965 mi | Nonstop | 2h 4m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Denver to San Francisco
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines operate 16-17/day flights from DEN to SFO.
- First departure
- 05:20
- Last departure
- 23:35
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 32
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 9-10/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757 | 05:20 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
SFO to DEN flight time (3 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 5 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
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Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Denver to San Francisco?
The nonstop flight from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 2h 6m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 2h 4m and the slowest 2h 11m.
How far is Denver from San Francisco?
Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 965 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Denver to San Francisco?
Yes. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO), with 16-17/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Denver to San Francisco?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from Denver to San Francisco?
The DEN–SFO route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF