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

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955 mi airlines 57/wk
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Flight Schedule 27 flights Verified 3h ago
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WN2595
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 AM
PDT T2
9:40 AM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1063
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 AM
PDT T2
10:05 AM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3959
WN Southwest
7M8
9:25 AM
PDT T2
12:50 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3762
WN Southwest
73H
10:28 AM
PDT T2
1:43 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2631
WN Southwest
7M8
12:06 PM
PDT T2
3:53 PM
MDT
2h 47m
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
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WN791
WN Southwest
7M8
1:10 PM
PDT T2
4:40 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3533
WN Southwest
7M8
1:30 PM
PDT T2
5:00 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2589
WN Southwest
73H
2:50 PM
PDT T2
6:15 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3790
WN Southwest
7S7
2:50 PM
PDT T2
6:15 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4605
WN Southwest
7M8
7:35 PM
PDT T2
11:00 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN508
WN Southwest
738
9:54 PM
PDT T2
1:21 AM+1
MDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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WN863
WN Southwest
B38M
8:35 AM
MDT
10:15 AM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1966
WN Southwest
73H
8:55 AM
MDT
10:30 AM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2040
WN Southwest
7M8
10:50 AM
MDT
12:25 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1149
WN Southwest
7S7
12:15 PM
MDT
1:50 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1049
WN Southwest
737
12:40 PM
MDT
2:20 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1696
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
MDT
2:50 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3949
WN Southwest
737
1:25 PM
MDT
3:05 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1518
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
MDT
6:20 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2920
WN Southwest
73H
5:52 PM
MDT
7:25 PM
PDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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WN3531
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
MDT
7:55 PM
PDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN4096
WN Southwest
737
6:40 PM
MDT
8:20 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1142
WN Southwest
737
6:47 PM
MDT
8:13 PM
PDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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WN779
WN Southwest
738
6:50 PM
MDT
8:30 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1926
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 PM
MDT
10:00 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1969
WN Southwest
73H
8:30 PM
MDT
10:05 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Oakland to Denver
1 carrier, 57 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 955 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 75 1-stop hubs

OAK–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 955 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 57 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h15-2h47 51%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (57 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, OAK to DEN direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
54
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,480
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OAK → DEN
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
82%
Return
DEN → OAK
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric OAK→DEN SFO→DEN SJC→DEN
Distance from OAK 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 5
Weekly flights 57 203 93
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 1m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
955 mi / 1,537 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 47m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

OAK–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Denver route.
Route details
Distance955 mi / 1,537 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights57 out / 54 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 47m. The route covers 955 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from OAK to DEN. The return direction has about 54 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STS, ASE, AZA, JAC, SUN, MRY, SAF, BZN, FAT, SFO, ACV, BFI, CLD, EUG, FCA, PAE, OMA, EGE, YVR, YLW, LNK, MSY, BNA, MKE, MEM, ELP, DFW, PVR, SDF, YYZ, CHS, ATL, HPN, IAD, BCT, BWI, PHL, YUL, PBI, ANC, BOS, FLL, MIA, LIR, MEX, KOA, GDL, MDW, PSP, SLC, LAS, LAX, DAL, SBA, LIH, PHX, PDX, HNL, SAN, SEA, BOI, OGG, LGB, ONT, SNA, ABQ, OKC, HOU, GEG, HND, BUR, AUS, SJD, RNO and RDD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from DEN to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SJC and STS. 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 OAK to DEN

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

OAK to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to DEN ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 955 miles (1,537 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 111 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Santa Rosa (STS).