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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Denver from £53

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DEN
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Denver Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Denver

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Denver (DEN). 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£147

One-way from

£53

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£155

Good round-trip deal

£188 or less

Good one-way deal

£125 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/6-14/6
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 16m total
  • San Francisco to Denver
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Denver
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Denver Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Denver Intl.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Denver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Denver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Tue 10/620:45SFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/608:02DEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£147
Tue 1/717:55SFO - DEN
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Wed 6/809:10DEN - SFO
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 29/4£148
Sat 31/508:00SFO - DEN
1 stop9h 09mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/619:05DEN - SFO
1 stop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4£161
Wed 4/613:45SFO - DEN
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Sun 8/606:05DEN - SFO
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Deal found 29/4£177
Thu 6/1109:30SFO - DEN
1 stop7h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/1118:43DEN - SFO
1 stop4h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£212

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Denver 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Denver that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Denver

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

20:45-00:18

Nonstop2h 33m

Denver Intl

Sat 14/6

08:02-09:45

Nonstop2h 43m

£147

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

17:55-21:20

Nonstop2h 25m

Denver Intl

Wed 6/8

09:10-15:55

1 stop7h 45m

£148

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Sat 31/5

08:00-18:09

1 stop9h 09m

Denver Intl

Wed 4/6

19:05-23:21

1 stop5h 16m

£161

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Wed 4/6

13:45-19:30

1 stop4h 45m

Denver Intl

Sun 8/6

06:05-09:58

1 stop4h 53m

£177

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

06:00-09:35

Nonstop2h 35m

£53

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Wed 2/7

21:15-00:48

Nonstop2h 33m

£67

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Thu 5/6

06:37-10:12

Nonstop2h 35m

£72

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

09:25-16:49

1 stop6h 24m

£75

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Sat 31/5

09:51-14:45

1 stop3h 54m

£81

San FranciscoDenver

SFO - DEN

SFODEN

San Francisco

Mon 19/5

00:24-14:19

2 stops12h 55m

£251

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/4

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Denver

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Denver

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Denver. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Denver may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 24 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Denver?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Denver (average of £667). Flying from San Francisco to Denver in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,030). 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 SFO to DEN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Denver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Denver, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 65% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Denver

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Denver. 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 29 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to DEN are scheduled on a Tuesday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Denver by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Denver ranges from 13.0 - 58.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Denver when rainfall is around 13.0 mm.

Temperature in Denver by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Denver, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Denver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Denver. 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 Denver. Reviews last updated 29 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Denver, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Denver. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Denver?

    If you book a flight from San Francisco to Denver, you will be flying from San Francisco to Denver Intl. Flights to Denver Intl (DEN) from San Francisco (SFO) take 2h 30m for a nonstop flight. There are 21 flights from San Francisco to Denver per day from 1 airline.

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

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Denver, with prices starting at £147. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £148 and £161, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Denver for 8% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Denver one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Denver are Southwest (£53), United Airlines (£67), and Frontier (£72).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Denver?

    Before booking your flight to Denver from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Frontier (94%), Air Canada (90%), United Airlines( 89%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £101. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Denver Intl) can be booked for £171 on average our data indicates £170 when flying from San Francisco to Denver.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Denver that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Denver flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Denver?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Denver.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Denver?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Denver 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 San Francisco to Denver?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Denver (average of £667). Flying from San Francisco to Denver in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,030). 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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