San FranciscoDenverFlight TimeSFO–DEN
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Denver (Denver International Airport).
The flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Denver (DEN) takes 2h 5m on average, covering about 1,049 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 5m and the slowest 2h 5m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 5m | 1,049 mi | 2h 5m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SFO to DEN
Our current provider sample includes 16-17/day from SFO to DEN across 3 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 3, 2, 1.
- First departure
- 05:00
- Last departure
- 23:00
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 28
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 10-11/day | Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 757 · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 05:00 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
DEN to SFO flight time (6 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 3 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-04, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SFO to DEN?
The SFO to DEN flight takes 2h 5m on average based on 3 tracked flights.
How far is SFO from DEN?
SFO to DEN is about 1,049 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SFO to DEN?
United Airlines flies the SFO to DEN route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from SFO to DEN?
Aircraft observed on SFO to DEN include Boeing 737 MAX 8.