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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Denver:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:38 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 1:13 am.

The flight takes about 2h 38m.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Denver takes 2h 38m, covering 2,497 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Denver range from C$ 299 to C$ 557, with an average of C$ 414 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 299 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the C$ 414 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 340 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to C$ 416 for direct.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Francisco to Denver flights are:

• United Airlines: 87% on time
• Frontier: 79% on time
• Southwest: 66% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Denver flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 18%, and Night flights for 6%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the San Francisco to Denver route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 156, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Denver Intl Airport (DEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 21 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Ace
• Europcar
• NU Car
• Hertz

Flights from San Francisco to Denver usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Denver Intl (DEN).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Denver route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 33m.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Denver most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 14% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from San Francisco to Denver. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 367 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 484, a difference of C$ 116.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Denver. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 43m, compared with 6h 04m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 45m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Denver is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Denver are Colorado Convention Center, 16th Street Mall, and Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. These are among the most viewed places in Denver on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Denver flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.