Cheap flights from Denver to San Francisco from $139 APA, DEN → SFO
Centennial Airport (APA), Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest return found recently is $175 with Frontier Airlines, 11 Dec – 13 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $139 with Frontier Airlines, 25 Nov, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $139, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $175, 11 Dec to 13 Dec
- Usual return price
- $165 to $310
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $69 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 53 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $165 to $310.
Cheapest return found recently
$175
11 Dec – 13 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Leaves 10:57 p.m. · Return leaves 9:31 p.m. · 13 h 53 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 1 stop · via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) · overnight connection · 7 h connection
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$333
26 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Leaves 10:42 p.m. · Return leaves 12:03 a.m. · 5 h 33 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$175 11 Dec – 13 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$145 25 Dec – 12 Jan 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $94 to $211.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 11 Dec to 27 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
62 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec – 14 Dec | $171 | Frontier Airlines | Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $145 | Frontier Airlines | Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $306 | Frontier Airlines | Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $323 | Frontier Airlines | Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $104 to $533.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$139
25 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Leaves 10:01 p.m. · 17 h 55 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$80
23 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Leaves 10:42 p.m. · 2 h 53 min trip
nonstop
found 6 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$139 25 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
$69 23 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $47 to $151.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 24 Nov to 23 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 25 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
15 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | $927 | JSX Air | Centennial Airport (APA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Nov | $139 | Frontier Airlines | Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Dec | $69 | Frontier Airlines | Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $69.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, JSX Air.
Premium cabin fares from Denver to San Francisco
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 11 Dec – 13 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 25 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Denver to San Francisco?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 59% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $306 | $188 | +142% | 20 |
| 7–13 days | $193 | $135 | +52% | 35 |
| 14–29 days | $155 | $126 | +22% | 31 |
| 30–59 days | $127 | $94 | Cheapest seen | 38 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $117 | $98 | +95% | 14 |
| 14–29 days | $60 | $47 | Cheapest seen | 20 |
| 30–59 days | $72 | $60 | +20% | 33 |
| 60–89 days | $68 | $68 | +13% | 18 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Denver → Sacramento
121 km from San Francisco
$364
$189 more than flying to San Francisco
20 Nov – 22 Nov · DEN → SMF · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Denver → Sacramento
121 km from San Francisco
$213
$74 more than flying to San Francisco
21 Apr 2027 · DEN → SMF · nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 11 Dec – 13 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Denver to San Francisco?
The cheapest return found recently is $175 with Frontier Airlines, 11 Dec to 13 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $145 with Frontier Airlines, 25 Dec to 12 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $165 to $310.
How much is a one-way flight from Denver to San Francisco?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $139 with Frontier Airlines, 25 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $69 with Frontier Airlines, 23 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $104 to $533.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to San Francisco?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $69, 23 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Denver to San Francisco?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 59% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Denver to San Francisco?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $333 with Frontier Airlines, 26 Dec to 3 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $80 with Frontier Airlines, 23 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How long is the flight from Denver to San Francisco?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 23 Dec, takes 2 h 53 min from Denver International Airport (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 25 Nov, takes 17 h 55 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Denver to San Francisco?
Between 11 Dec and 27 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on all 4 departure dates we hold. Between 24 Nov and 23 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and JSX Air on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work