Oakland to Denver (OAK–DEN) — 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.
OAK–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 955 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 36 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h25-2h32 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Oakland
| Metric | OAK→DEN | SFO→DEN | SQL→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from OAK | – | 11 mi | 14 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | 310 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 27m | 2h 23m | 3h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
OAK: PDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
OAK to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from OAK to DEN is about 2 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 955 miles (1,537 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Ontario and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Carlos (SQL) and Concord (CCR).