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

• Earliest: departs at 7:55 am and lands at 10:37 am
• Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 12:02 am.

The flight takes about 2h 42m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Denver to San Jose:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Denver to San Jose takes 2h 42m, covering 945 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Denver to San Jose range from $359 to $538, with an average of $422 over the past 12 months. Anything below $359 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 86% above the $422 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $185 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $432 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 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 Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Denver to San Jose flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, afternoon flights for 29%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $230 to $1,593. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Denver to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $88, which is 65% below the typical average for this route.

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Flights from Denver to San Jose usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

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

• San Diego (SAN) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Denver to San Jose. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $374 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $575, a difference of $201.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Denver and San Jose. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• United Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 28m, compared with 5h 39m via Portland (PDX) and 6h 24m via San Diego (SAN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Denver to San Jose flights:

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

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

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

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

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

On the date you're set to travel from DEN to SJC, you should reach the airport at least 1h 30min before your flight. This will give you enough time to go through the airport's security checkpoints. It will also give you adequate time to explore this superb airport.

If you'd like to rent a car at SJC, you can do so easily, as this airport is home to a Rental Car Facility that houses the counters for reliable car rentals like Avis, Dollar, Budget, Enterprise, National, and Thrifty. You will walk to the SJC Rental Car Facility, as it is across from Terminal B.

The Landside and Airside of both Terminals A and B feature ATMs. On Terminal B's Landside, ATMs are found near the Baggage Claim Area and the 1st floor, whereas on Terminal A's Landside, there's one ATM on the 1st floor. On Terminal A's Airside, the ATMs are near Gates 10, 13, and 15, while on Terminal B's Airside, they are near Gates 19 and 26.

Other than SJC, Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) also serve San Jose. Therefore, if the location you'd like to visit in San Jose is closer to SFO or OAK, you can opt to fly into either.