Denver to San Jose (DEN–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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946 mi airlines 54/wk
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Flight Schedule 31 flights Verified 13h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2073
WN Southwest
B38M
8:25 AM
MDT
10:00 AM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1173
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
MDT
10:20 AM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA670+1
UA United
319
11:45 AM
MDT
1:30 PM
PDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3847
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
MDT
2:35 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2074
WN Southwest
B38M
1:10 PM
MDT
2:45 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA1883
UA United
320
3:40 PM
MDT
5:23 PM
PDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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WN1541
WN Southwest
7S7
3:45 PM
MDT
5:20 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3168
WN Southwest
B38M
4:24 PM
MDT
5:42 PM
PDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AC3623cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
7:25 PM
MDT
9:07 PM
PDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA2745+3
UA United
738
8:26 PM
MDT
9:49 PM
PDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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WN3811
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 PM
MDT
10:15 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2076
WN Southwest
7M8
9:55 PM
MDT
11:26 PM
PDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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WN104
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 AM
PDT TB
9:35 AM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2933
WN Southwest
B38M
6:30 AM
PDT TB
10:00 AM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA1134+1
UA United
B39M
8:45 AM
PDT TA
12:24 PM
MDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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UA586
UA United
738
8:45 AM
PDT TA
12:23 PM
MDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AC4068cs
AC Air Canada
320
8:45 AM
PDT TA
12:24 PM
MDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2537
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
PDT TB
12:25 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4112
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
PDT TB
12:25 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1065
WN Southwest
738
10:50 AM
PDT TB
2:20 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN427
WN Southwest
7M8
1:15 PM
PDT TB
4:45 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA663
UA United
739
2:32 PM
PDT TA
6:10 PM
MDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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CM1287cs
CM Copa
320
3:45 PM
PDT TA
7:24 PM
MDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA667+3
UA United
320
3:45 PM
PDT TA
7:24 PM
MDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3446cs
AC Air Canada
320
3:45 PM
PDT TA
7:24 PM
MDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1469
UA United
739
4:00 PM
PDT TA
7:38 PM
MDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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WN4246
WN Southwest
7M8
5:05 PM
PDT TB
8:30 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1681
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
PDT TB
9:00 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AC3663
AC Air Canada
320
6:19 PM
PDT TA
9:58 PM
MDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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UA1035
UA United
320
6:19 PM
PDT TA
9:58 PM
MDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1278
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
PDT TB
10:20 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to San Jose
2 carriers, 54 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 54 Flights/wk 946 mi 2h 18m nonstop -1h behind 137 1-stop hubs

DEN–SJC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 946 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 137 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 27 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h18-2h35 77%
UA United Airlines Also: AC 20 319, 320, 738 2h23-2h45 77% Star Alliance AC
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (27 flights/wk, 57%)
Star Alliance: UA (20 flights/wk, 43%)
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 SJC direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
54
Outbound / wk
93
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
137
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,783
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 San Jose from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric DEN→SJC BJC→SJC COS→SJC
Distance from DEN 24 mi 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 1
Weekly flights 54 1 1
Flight time 2h 18m 2h 29m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
946 mi / 1,522 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m to 2h 45m.
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–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance946 mi / 1,522 km
Flight time2h 18m to 2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights54 out / 93 return
1-stop connections137 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 2h 18m to 2h 45m. The route covers 946 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 54 nonstop flights per week from DEN to SJC. The return direction has about 93 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, BJC, TEX, APC, SAF, VNY, RIL, HDN, OAK, EGE, SCF, SBP, SMF, COS, SBD, EAR, LBB, SBA, JAC, SUN, BZN, ABQ, SLN, ASE, CLD, MSO, BFL, ICT, OTH, YLW, TUS, OKC, YYC, FCA, ACV, OMA, ABI, BFI, PAE, SUX, SAT, YEG, SGR, TUL, FTW, YWG, STL, MLI, SGF, MEM, IND, MSN, BNA, YIP, MKE, SDF, CMH, CAE, SBN, SAV, MSY, CLE, BHM, YYZ, SRQ, JAX, APF, IAD, MHH, CHS, TEB, HPN, RDU, PIT, BCT, BED, MCO, BTV, RSW, FXE, PHL, EWR, LGA, MMU, ALB, SUA, BOS, PVD, YUL, FLL, NAS, PBI, JFK, DAL, KOA, SEA, DTW, PHX, ORD, LAS, PDX, MSP, EUG, BUR, SLC, LAX, AUS, KEF, SAN, RNO, DFW, RDM, MDW, IAH, ATL, ONT, LTN, PVR, SNA, BOI, PSP, LGB, DUB, YVR, HOU, BWI, NRT, GEG, HND, GDL, DIJ, HCR, SJD, HNL, MIA, LIH and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from SJC to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJC, COS and EGE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 SJC

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to SJC ranges from 2 hours 18 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 946 miles (1,522 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 93 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

137 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), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).