Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 965
miles
1,553
kilometers
838
nautical miles

🕐 2h 20m
Flight Time
🧭 W (266°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
965 1,544
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
965 1,544
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
965 1,448
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
965 1,448
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
965 1,930
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
965 1,448
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in San Francisco, your watch will be 1 hour behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DEN to SFO route connects Denver, United States with San Francisco, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 965 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 266° from Denver. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEN

Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) serves Denver, United States.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Denver International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 965 miles (1,553 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DEN to SFO typically take around 2h 20m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 965 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.