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Cheapest round-trip
$475
Typical prices: $445-$733
United Airlines
Mon 12/3Sun 12/9
SFO - ASE • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$359
Typical prices: $304-$563
United Airlines
Sat 3/31
SFO - ASE • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 36m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $517 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 13m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Aspen (SFO-ASE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Aspen

Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
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4:18 pm - 7:49 pmSFO  San Francisco-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
2h 31mnonstop
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7:38 am - 9:30 amASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SFO San Francisco
2h 52mnonstop
$475United Airlines
Fri, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 3
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4:25 pm - 8:01 pmSFO  San Francisco-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
2h 36mnonstop
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7:20 am - 9:09 amASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SFO San Francisco
2h 49mnonstop
$479United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 16
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7:05 am - 10:42 amSFO  San Francisco-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
2h 37mnonstop
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1:15 pm - 3:09 pmASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SFO San Francisco
2h 54mnonstop
$479United Airlines
Mon, Mar 22 - Sat, Mar 27
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6:25 pm - 9:49 pmSFO  San Francisco-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
2h 24mnonstop
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7:40 am - 9:37 amASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SFO San Francisco
2h 57mnonstop
$479United Airlines
Sat, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 23
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4:25 pm - 8:01 pmSFO  San Francisco-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
2h 36mnonstop
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7:20 am - 9:09 amASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SFO San Francisco
2h 49mnonstop
$479United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 17
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4:18 pm - 7:49 pmSFO  San Francisco-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
2h 31mnonstop
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7:15 am - 9:18 amASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SFO San Francisco
3h 03mnonstop
$479United Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
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4:18 pm - 7:49 pmSFO  San Francisco-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
2h 31mnonstop
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8:30 pm - 12:11 amASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SFO San Francisco
4h 41m1 stop Los Angeles
$480United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 17
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1:00 pm - 8:28 pmSFO  San Francisco-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
6h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:11 pm - 9:05 pmASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SFO San Francisco
2h 54mnonstop
$489United Airlines
Sat, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 27
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11:51 am - 7:18 pmSFO  San Francisco-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
6h 27m1 stop Los Angeles
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12:15 pm - 4:32 pmASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SFO San Francisco
5h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$494American Airlines
Sat, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 27
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11:51 am - 7:18 pmSFO  San Francisco-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
6h 27m1 stop Los Angeles
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12:15 pm - 4:32 pmASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SFO San Francisco
5h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$499American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Aspen flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Aspen?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Aspen typically range from $445 to $733. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $475, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Aspen?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Aspen. It’s 24% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 29% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Aspen?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Aspen at $439 round-trip.
•September ($761) and November ($736) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Francisco to Aspen the cheapest?

Flights from San Francisco to Aspen are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 50% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for San Francisco to Aspen flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$359
Beat the crowds with an average 59% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 85% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Aspen

When to book flights from San Francisco to Aspen

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Aspen based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Francisco to Aspen flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Francisco to Aspen?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 9:41 am
    • Latest: departs at 4:18 pm and lands at 6:54 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 36m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Aspen?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Aspen:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to Aspen?

    A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Aspen takes 2h 36m, covering 845 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Aspen?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Aspen flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Aspen range from $445 to $733, with an average of $571 over the past 12 months. Anything below $445 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Aspen flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $571 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from San Francisco to Aspen?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $517 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $560 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from San Francisco to Aspen?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Francisco to Aspen?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 717-200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from San Francisco to Aspen spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Aspen flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from San Francisco to Aspen changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $475 to $1,897. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Francisco to Aspen looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Francisco to Aspen are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $362.

  • What car rental options are available at Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE)?

    Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $97 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Sixt
    • Payless
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Aspen?

    Flights from San Francisco to Aspen usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Aspen Pitkin County (ASE).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Aspen pass through?

    Connecting flights from San Francisco to Aspen most commonly pass through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 59% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 41% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Aspen?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from San Francisco to Aspen. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $439 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $741, a difference of $302.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from San Francisco to Aspen?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Aspen.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Aspen?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 6h 05m via Los Angeles (LAX).

  • What is the time difference between San Francisco and Aspen?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on San Francisco to Aspen flights?

    Among airlines operating San Francisco to Aspen flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on San Francisco to Aspen flights?

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

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

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

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Aspen flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $439, about $302 less than Sunday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 50% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Aspen trip for March. Fares historically average $439 round-trip in that month - typically $322 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Los Angeles Airport (LAX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $517 round-trip on this route - about $42 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Aspen Pitkin County Airport.

    • The Inn at Aspen

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Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Aspen Pitkin County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Aspen Pitkin County

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Aspen Pitkin County to San Francisco

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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