How often are flights from San Francisco to Denver delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Denver have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Denver flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Denver flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this San Francisco to Denver flight route?

This flight path from San Francisco to Denver Intl was viewed by 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Denver?

There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Denver in 2h 30m. Fly via Southwest or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 964 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Denver round-trip?

Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Denver, with prices starting at £114. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Denver for 51% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Denver?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £230. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Denver Intl) can be booked for £197 on average, our data indicates £305 when flying from San Francisco to Denver.

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: Asiana Airlines (85%), Virgin Australia (77%), United Airlines( 77%).

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 35m for a nonstop flight. There are 13 flights from San Francisco to Denver per day from 1 airline.

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.

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

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 70 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Denver (average of £176). Flying from San Francisco to Denver in June is currently the most expensive (average of £290). 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?

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 in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Denver?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Denver flights typically cost between £162 and £298 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £150 on Alaska Airlines (13 Jan–13 Jan).

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Plane was dirty, food strewn all over the floor. The flight attendant was dozing in her chair for most of the flight. Even the announcements sounded so unenthusiastic. The seats are old and dirty, the seat belts look worn out.

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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 35m for a nonstop flight. There are 13 flights from San Francisco to Denver per day from 1 airline.
How popular is this San Francisco to Denver flight route?
This flight path from San Francisco to Denver Intl was viewed by 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Denver?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Denver in 2h 30m. Fly via Southwest or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 964 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Denver round-trip?
Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Denver, with prices starting at £114. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Denver for 51% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
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: Asiana Airlines (85%), Virgin Australia (77%), United Airlines( 77%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Denver?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £230. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Denver Intl) can be booked for £197 on average, our data indicates £305 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Denver (average of £176). Flying from San Francisco to Denver in June is currently the most expensive (average of £290). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Denver?

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 70 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to DEN?

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 in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Denver?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Denver flights typically cost between £162 and £298 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £150 on Alaska Airlines (13 Jan–13 Jan).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Denver delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Denver have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Denver flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Denver flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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San Francisco to Denver flights typically cost between £162 and £298 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £150 on Alaska Airlines (13 Jan–13 Jan).