Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 946
miles
1,522
kilometers
822
nautical miles

🕐 2h 18m
Flight Time
🧭 W (265°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
946 1,514
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
946 1,514
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
946 1,419
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
946 1,419
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
946 1,892
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
946 1,419
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 Jose, your watch will be 1 hour behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DEN to SJC route connects Denver, United States with San Jose, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 946 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 265° 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 SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Denver International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 946 miles (1,522 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DEN to SJC typically take around 2h 18m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 946 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.