Denver to Oakland (DEN–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DEN–OAK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Key Lime Air lead the route. The flight covers 955 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 66 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h25-2h45 | – | – | |
| KG Key Lime Air | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Oakland from Denver
| Metric | DEN→OAK | BJC→OAK | PUB→OAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 66 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 9m | 2h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 71% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · OAK: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Oakland.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to OAK
Denver International Airport (DEN) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Key Lime Air. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to OAK is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 955 miles (1,537 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Harry Reid and Ontario. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Pueblo (PUB) and Eagle (EGE).