Denver to San Jose (DEN–SJC) — 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–SJC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 946 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 | 64 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h29-2h40 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, LX | 26 | 738, 7M8 | 2h27-2h55 | Star Alliance | AC, LX | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Jose from Denver
| Metric | DEN→SJC | BJC→SJC | COS→SJC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 105 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 15m | 4h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 55% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · SJC: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in San Jose.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to SJC
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 105 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to SJC is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 946 miles (1,522 km). There are approximately 105 weekly flights outbound and 137 return, totaling 242 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Ontario and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).