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

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WN1063
WN Southwest
B38M
6:35 AM
PDT T2
10:05 AM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3533
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
PDT T2
12:20 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3959
WN Southwest
738
9:25 AM
PDT T2
12:50 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2045
WN Southwest
7S7
12:30 PM
PDT T2
4:00 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN791
WN Southwest
738
1:10 PM
PDT T2
4:40 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3790
WN Southwest
737
3:09 PM
PDT T2
6:38 PM
MDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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WN4605
WN Southwest
73H
7:35 PM
PDT T2
11:00 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1966
WN Southwest
738
8:35 AM
MDT
10:10 AM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2040
WN Southwest
738
10:50 AM
MDT
12:25 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1149
WN Southwest
737
12:15 PM
MDT
1:50 PM
PDT
2h 35m
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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WN1518
WN Southwest
737
4:40 PM
MDT
6:20 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1553
WN Southwest
7M8
5:10 PM
MDT
6:50 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN4540
WN Southwest
7M8
5:10 PM
MDT
6:50 PM
PDT
2h 40m
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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WN1969
WN Southwest
738
9:47 PM
MDT
11:17 PM
PDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Oakland to Denver
2 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 955 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 105 1-stop hubs

OAK–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 955 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 105 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 29 737, 738, 73H, 7S7, B38M 2h25-2h30 100%
TWY TWY 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY + WN (29 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
105
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,475
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 Denver from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric OAK→DEN SFO→DEN CCR→DEN
Distance from OAK 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 12 1
Weekly flights 29 303 1
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 24m 1h 51m
Departure OTP 100%
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 25m to 2h 30m.
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 25m to 2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 30 return
1-stop connections105 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 25m to 2h 30m. The route covers 955 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TWY and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from OAK to DEN. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MHR, APC, NUQ, APA, PVU, RNO, SCF, TEX, AZA, SJC, STS, MRY, ASE, SUN, FAT, PAE, TRM, MFR, SAF, TUS, BZN, ACV, EUG, JAC, FCA, HIO, COE, ICT, BFI, YVR, OMA, EGE, YLW, ELP, SJD, LNK, MSP, PWK, MSN, OKC, MKE, MEM, BNA, DFW, SDF, PVR, MSY, TYS, YYZ, INT, CHS, ATL, MMU, BWI, YOW, JAX, IAD, APF, BCT, TEB, MCO, HPN, BTV, YUL, PHL, PBI, BDL, FLL, ANC, BOS, RTB, MIA, LIR, SJO, MEX, KOA, MTY, GDL, CLD, SLC, ONT, SEA, MDW, PSP, PHX, LAS, LGB, LAX, SAN, OGG, HNL, SBA, PDX, BOI, BUR, ABQ, SNA, HOU, HCR, HND, DAL, AUS, LIH, GEG 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, CCR and SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 29 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 25 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 955 miles (1,537 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

105 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MHR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), Concord (CCR) and San Jose (SJC).