Denver to San Jose (DEN–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 27 | 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h18-2h35 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 20 | 319, 320, 738 | 2h23-2h45 | Star Alliance | AC |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Jose from Denver
| 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% | – | – |
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 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).