Cheap flights from Denver to San Francisco
965 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Denver to San Francisco at a glance
Cheap flights from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO) cover 965 miles (1,552 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.
Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.
Flying from Denver to San Francisco covers 965 miles (1,553 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 965 miles. Direct carriers include F9, UA and WN.
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Airlines on this route
3 airlines fly Denver → San Francisco. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| F9 | Direct |
| UA | Direct |
| WN | Direct |
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Denver to San Francisco — quick answers
How far is Denver from San Francisco by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO) is 965 miles (1,552 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Denver to San Francisco?
The average nonstop flight time from DEN to SFO is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Denver to San Francisco?
3 airlines serve this route nonstop: F9, UA, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.