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Flights from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO)
Ready to trade your view of the Rocky Mountains for a view of the San Francisco Bay? Southwest Airlines® has flights from Denver International Airport to San Francisco International Airport that make booking your next trip simpler than ever. Search for flights to San Francisco (SFO) with Southwest® and book your trip with confidence. Have flexible travel dates? Find low-fare flight options for a range of dates with our Low Fare Calendar. Before you go, check out Southwest Vacations® to find package deals on flights, hotels, rental cars, and more.
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Flight details
Average flight time: 2 hours 49 minutes
Departing from: Denver International Airport (DEN)
Arriving at: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
†Based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday-Friday between 1/29/2021 and 3/31/2021, as of 2/4/2021.
Explore San Francisco.
With year-round mild temperatures, beautiful bay views, and some of the best food on the West Coast, the San Francisco Bay Area is hard to beat! And with transport options via bus, rapid rail, and commuter rail from the airport to the San Francisco city center, you don’t have to waste a single minute.
The city of San Francisco is made up of vibrant neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive character and sights to offer. Start your city tour in Haight-Ashbury, an area that’s fondly called by some the birthplace of the American counterculture. Spend an afternoon browsing used bookstores, vintage shops, and independent cafes nestled amongst the area’s colorful Victorian-style houses. Next, head to Chinatown for dim sum and browse through the neighborhood’s many fresh produce markets. If you’re wondering how your dessert was made, you can watch fortune cookie-making in action at the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory! Don’t miss a photo op in front of the famous Dragon Gate that marks the official Chinatown entrance on Bush Street.
The San Francisco Bay Area has no shortage of hiking, biking, and outdoor adventure opportunities, both urban and in nature. Hike the stunning coastal Lands End Trail or walk up Telegraph Hill to Coit Tower. Explore Golden Gate Park and relax with a picnic, or walk across the Golden Gate Bridge itself to neighboring Sausalito. Head north to Muir Woods and see old-growth redwoods more than 1,200 years old and over 250 feet tall. Take a ferry ride out to Alcatraz Island and tour the former federal prison that was shut down in the 1970s. End your Bay Area getaway with a trip up to Twin Peaks for a view that you’ll remember for years to come!
Travel tips
Infancy policy
One child over 14 days and under two (2) years of age, not occupying a seat, may be carried free of charge when traveling with an adult (12 years of age or older). Learn more.
Pet policy
Customers flying with a pet are subject to a pet fare. To learn more about traveling with your furry friend, explore the Southwest® pet policy.
Unaccompanied minor
Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to fly unaccompanied on international flights or any itinerary that includes an international flight. Learn more.
Bags fly free®1
Start packing! Every ticketed Customer’s first two checked bags are free. Learn more.
The Southwest travel experience
When you travel with Southwest, we know that the recipe for a memorable trip from Denver to San Francisco (SFO) consists of more than just low fares on flights from Denver International Airport to San Francisco International AIrport. Beyond low airfares, we offer services and perks to make your travel experience as smooth as possible, from booking to boarding. Learn more about the Southwest® Experience before you book your flight from Denver to San Francisco (SFO).
Flying with Southwest is simple and fun, no matter which of our varied destinations you choose. And when you’re ready to book your next flight to San Francisco (SFO), know that you won’t be hassled by hidden fees—we offer low fares and, as always, bags fly free. That’s our Transfarency® promise. Sign up for our Click 'N Save® emails and stay up-to-date on our latest flight deals. Interested in tours, activities, and more hidden gems? Check out getaways with Southwest® and earn Rapid Rewards® points when you fly.
1First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
2Fare difference may apply.
Questions we hear the most
The average flight time from Denver to San Francisco (SFO) is 2 hours 49 minutes.
There are 12 flights daily from Denver to San Francisco (SFO) on Southwest Airlines.
Southwest flies nonstop from Denver to San Francisco (SFO) 2 times daily.
To find the cheapest day and time to fly Denver to San Francisco (SFO) with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
