San Francisco to Denver (SFO–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 954 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 37 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and APA, connecting options are available through 37 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
ASE ~3h 59m VNY ~4h 10m BFI ~4h 11m BZN ~4h 21m SLC ~4h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
606
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → APA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
APA → SFO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric SFO→APA OAK→APA
Distance from SFO – 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4
Weekly flights 1 2
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 72% –
Oakland (OAK) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Centennial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · APA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
954 mi / 1,536 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Denver route.
Route details
Distance954 mi / 1,536 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Centennial Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 954 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to APA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ASE, VNY, BFI, BZN, SLC, SCF, PHX, ABQ, LAX, YYC, TUL, YLW, AUS, YVR, SAT, SEA, MSP, HOU, IAH, MDW, YHM, CMH, BNA, MSY, YYZ, MCO, PBI, DCA, TPA, IAD, FLL, BOS, MIA, HNL, DAL, LAS and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from APA to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK. 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 SFO to APA

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to APA ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 954 miles (1,536 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ASE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK).