Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $30.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO): Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 966 miles (1,554 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 43 ways to fly it with one stop, through Vail, Aspen and Hayden and more.
How many miles DEN to SFO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DEN to SFO
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book DEN to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
DEN to SFO with one stop
43 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Vail (EGE)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Aspen (ASE)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Hayden (HDN)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Bishop (BIH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Montrose (MTJ)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+1 - Via Sacramento (SMF)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Reno (RNO)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Fresno (FAT)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Monterey (MRY)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+1 - Via Bakersfield (BFL)United Airlines the whole way
- Via San Luis Obispo (SBP)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Redding (RDD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Jackson (JAC)United Airlines the whole way
DEN to SFO: common questions
How many miles does DEN to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $30.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000), Emirates Skywards (12,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DEN to SFO?
Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Denver from San Francisco by plane?
Denver (DEN) and San Francisco (SFO) are 966 miles (1,554 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DEN to SFO award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Denver and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Vail (EGE), Aspen (ASE), Hayden (HDN), Bishop (BIH) and Montrose (MTJ). On 43 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Vail.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.