Book Cheap United flight from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Frequently asked questions

Can I catch a flight from Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) right now?
Ensure you check out our Covid-19 Travel Advisor to see if there are any current travel advice reports or quarantine requirements in effect in San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) when flying in from Denver Airport.
What terminal is United Airlines at Denver Airport?
At DIA airport, United Airlines flights to SFO generally leave from the main terminal. Like to know exactly which terminal you’ll be exiting the plane at? It’ll most likely be terminal 3.
Are there United Airlines non-stop flights from DEN to SFO?
Direct flights are available for booking with United Airlines, which means you’ll be able to get from DEN to San Francisco Airport fast. Those one-of-a-kind vacation experiences you’re searching for are a single flight away.
How long is a United Airlines flight from DEN to SFO?
Your United Airlines flight from DEN to SFO will take an average of 4 hours and 47 minutes. But there are plenty of things you can do to entertain yourself. Asking the passenger beside you about their amazing travel experiences is one of them. If you’d prefer a different type of in-flight entertainment, you could always turn on your TV screen.
What type of aircraft does United Airlines fly from DEN to SFO?
When you fly the skies between DEN and SFO with United Airlines, you’ll typically be doing it aboard the Boeing 737-900. The carrier also operates the Boeing 777 on this route.
How many direct and indirect flights does United Airlines fly from DEN to SFO?
When traveling from DEN to SFO, there are roughly 8 United Airlines daily flights to select from.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?
For more info about changing your flight to SFO, please visit our Customer Service Portal.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It’s possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.
United Airports
Hop on a(n) United flight today by flying to many destinations out of these domestic and international airports:
Airport code
Country
Airport name
Number of flights
ORDUSAO'Hare Intl.227
DENUSADenver Intl.226
IAHUSAGeorge Bush Intercontinental136
IADUSAWashington Dulles Intl.100
SFOUSASan Francisco Intl.64
LAXUSALos Angeles Intl.23
EWRUSALiberty Intl.20
FRADEUFrankfurt Intl.19
NRTJPNNarita Intl.19
PEKCHNCapital Intl.16

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