San FranciscoDenverNonstop Flight TimeSFO–DEN
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Denver (Denver International Airport).
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Denver (DEN) takes 1h 59m on average, covering about 965 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 1h 56m and the slowest 2h, with Southwest Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1h 59m | 965 mi | Nonstop | 1h 56m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Denver
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines operate 16-17/day flights from SFO to DEN. Departures leave from Terminals 3 and 2 and 1 at SFO.
- First departure
- 05:00
- Last departure
- 23:00
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 28
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 10-11/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757 · Terminal 3 · Seat map |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
DEN to SFO flight time (5 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 3 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 San Francisco to Denver?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Denver (DEN) takes 1h 59m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 1h 56m and the slowest 2h.
How far is San Francisco from Denver?
San Francisco (SFO) to Denver (DEN) is about 965 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Denver?
Yes. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Denver (DEN), with 16-17/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Denver?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Denver (DEN).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Denver?
The SFO–DEN 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 from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF