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While there are no hotels directly onsite at San Francisco International Airport, travelers with flights from Denver to San Francisco will be happy to hear that there are a number of hotels within close proximity. The Westin San Francisco Airport, Aloft San Francisco Airport, and San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront are all within two miles of the airport and offer free transportation to and from the airport.

Frontier Airlines and United Airlines both offer direct flights from Denver to San Francisco. Other airlines like Delta Air Lines and American Airlines offer one-stop flights with layovers in cities like Salt Lake City for Delta Air Lines and Phoenix for American Airlines.

In San Francisco International Airport there are seven pet relief areas available in the airport - in the Arrivals areas of Terminals 1, 2, and 3, plus there is an additional post-security pet relief area in each terminal, with Terminal 1 featuring yet another extra one. At Denver International Airport there are four pet relief areas: one in each core gate area for Gates A, B, and C, and then another one outside of Jeppesen Terminal.

San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport are both connected to BART, making them easily accessible for travelers who plan to use public transportation. However, San Francisco International Airport sits on the eastern side of the bay, while Oakland International Airport is on the western side of the bay. Thus, whether your final destination is on the eastern or western side is often the deciding factor when choosing which airport to fly into.

DEN understands that getting to the airline hub in time and navigating the maze of security and passport control can be stressful. The airport's animal therapy program, the Canine Animal Therapy Squad (DEN CATS), will brighten your day with a furry cuddle. You will encounter this dog squad donning violet 'Pet Me" vests throughout the airport.

Roughly 1717 lbs. of carbon is released on flights from DEN to SFO. Nonstop flights are eco-friendlier than layover flights on this route. If you wish to travel in an environmentally-responsible manner, consider booking flights with the eco-friendliest carriers on this route, United Airlines and Frontier. They release 41% and 39% less carbon, respectively.

Yes. SFO wants all passengers at the airport to have equal access to their facilities. It has therefore invested in accessible services and amenities like TTY telephones at all terminals' baggage claim/Arrival levels. The airport's AirTrain is also wheelchair-accessible, and service animals are permitted. Be sure to state all of your requirements when booking your ticket.

If you want to be on time for your Denver to San Francisco flight, spending the night at the nearby accommodations would be best. A good option is the Westin Hotel at Denver International Airport, an onsite hotel adjoined to DEN's Jeppesen Terminal. Holiday Inn Express Denver Airport and Hyatt House Denver Airport are other surrounding hotels with drop-off services.

You will want an SFO car rental to evade public transport inconveniences like unreliable schedules. You can easily obtain one at the rental car centre on McDonell Road- the AirTrain's Blue Line services connections from the airport. The AirTrain runs round-the-clock and leaves from the AirTrain departure level near baggage claim.

SFO is home to four terminals (3, 2, 1, and International) and 115 gates within its seven concourses (A-G). If you wish to transfer to the International Terminal from Terminals 2 and 3, there is a connector walkway whose entrance is in Terminal 3, close to Gate G1. You may also use the AirTrain to the International Terminal A Station from Level 3 of Terminals 3 and 2.

Among airlines operating Denver to San Francisco flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Denver and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flights from Denver to San Francisco usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Denver to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $151 round-trip via Ontario (ONT), compared to $293 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Denver to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 19% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 12% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Denver to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $270 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $355, a difference of $85. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Denver to San Francisco route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Denver to San Francisco flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 26%, evening flights for 20%, and afternoon flights for 7%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Denver to San Francisco takes 2h 46m, covering 964 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Denver to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:46 am
• Latest: departs at 10:29 pm and lands at 1:15 am.

The flight takes about 2h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $290. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $174 to $1,650. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Denver to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $109, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Denver to San Francisco flights are:

• United Airlines: 78% on time
• Frontier: 75% on time
• Southwest: 60% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 73% of the time on average.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 05m, compared with 6h 23m via San Diego (SAN) and 6h 23m via Los Angeles (LAX).

San Francisco is 1 hour behind Denver (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Europcar
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Fox

Round-trip flights from Denver to San Francisco range from $202 to $386, with an average of $290 over the past 12 months. Anything below $202 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Denver to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.