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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $175 11 Dec – 13 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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.

$175, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $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

11 Dec – 14 Dec: $171, found 5 days ago25 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $145, found 5 days ago26 Dec – 2 Jan 2027: $306, found 4 days ago27 Dec – 2 Jan 2027: $323, found 4 days agoDec
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
11 Dec – 14 Dec$171Frontier AirlinesDenver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$145Frontier AirlinesDenver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Dec – 2 Jan 2027$306Frontier AirlinesDenver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Dec – 2 Jan 2027$323Frontier AirlinesDenver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $139 25 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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.

$139, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $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

24 Nov: $927, found 4 days ago25 Nov: $139, found 3 days ago23 Dec: $69, found 6 days agoNovDec
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
24 Nov$927JSX AirCentennial Airport (APA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
25 Nov$139Frontier AirlinesDenver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
23 Dec$69Frontier AirlinesDenver International Airport (DEN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $69.

November 2026From $1392 departure dates25 Nov · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $69Cheapest seen1 departure date23 Dec · found 6 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays 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$94Cheapest seen38

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$117$98+95%14
14–29 days$60$47Cheapest seen20
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

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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

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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