Denver to Oakland (DEN–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
WN1966
WN Southwest
738
8:35 AM
MDT
10:10 AM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2040
WN Southwest
738
10:50 AM
MDT
12:25 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1149
WN Southwest
737
12:15 PM
MDT
1:50 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1696
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
MDT
2:50 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1518
WN Southwest
737
4:40 PM
MDT
6:20 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1553
WN Southwest
7M8
5:10 PM
MDT
6:50 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4540
WN Southwest
7M8
5:10 PM
MDT
6:50 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3531
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
MDT
7:55 PM
PDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1969
WN Southwest
738
9:47 PM
MDT
11:17 PM
PDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1063
WN Southwest
B38M
6:35 AM
PDT T2
10:05 AM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3533
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
PDT T2
12:20 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3959
WN Southwest
738
9:25 AM
PDT T2
12:50 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2045
WN Southwest
7S7
12:30 PM
PDT T2
4:00 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN791
WN Southwest
738
1:10 PM
PDT T2
4:40 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3790
WN Southwest
737
3:09 PM
PDT T2
6:38 PM
MDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4605
WN Southwest
73H
7:35 PM
PDT T2
11:00 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Oakland
2 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 955 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind 105 1-stop hubs

DEN–OAK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 955 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 105 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 30 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7 2h30-2h50 100%
TWY TWY 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY + WN (30 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to OAK direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
105
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,449
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Oakland from Denver

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric DEN→OAK BJC→OAK EGE→OAK
Distance from DEN 24 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 30
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 23m 1h 56m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Oakland is 1 hour behind Denver.
DEN: MDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
955 mi / 1,537 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 2h 50m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance955 mi / 1,537 km
Flight time2h 30m to 2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights30 out / 29 return
1-stop connections105 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 2h 50m. The route covers 955 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TWY and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from DEN to OAK. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, RIL, BJC, NUQ, EGE, STS, VNY, SCF, PRC, ASE, MTJ, RNO, MZJ, JAC, SAF, SUN, RDD, MRY, FAT, BZN, TUS, YLW, OKC, MHK, LNK, EUG, PAE, OMA, AZA, ELP, YVR, BFI, DFW, YYC, FCA, BIL, SGR, TUL, MSP, LIT, SJD, MTY, IAH, MEM, IND, SDF, BNA, YIP, TYS, PVR, PDK, MSY, ATL, YYZ, HPN, RDU, JAX, BTV, CLT, TEB, PVD, IAD, MCO, PHL, LGA, BDL, FLL, PBI, MIA, JFK, PWM, BOS, KOA, SJO, SBA, LGB, PHX, CLD, ONT, SLC, SEA, LAX, SMF, GDL, SAN, LAS, PDX, GEG, HOU, LIH, DAL, BUR, SNA, PSP, BOI, ABQ, HND, AUS, NRT, MDW, HCR, MEX, HNL, OGG and SAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from OAK to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJC, EGE and ASE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEN to OAK

Denver International Airport (DEN) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to OAK ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 955 miles (1,537 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

105 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Eagle (EGE) and Aspen (ASE).