San Francisco to Aspen (SFO–ASE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA6028
UA United
E7W
9:19 AM
PDT T3
12:31 PM
MDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5862
UA United
E75L
7:22 PM
PDT T3
10:30 PM
MDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5745
UA United
E75L
1:40 PM
MDT
3:29 PM
PDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5258
UA United
E7W
5:46 PM
MDT
7:00 PM
PDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Francisco to Aspen
3 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 846 mi 1h 51m nonstop +1h ahead 53 1-stop hubs

SFO–ASE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 846 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–ASE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 E75L, E7W 2h08-2h12 62% Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 62%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 62% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 93%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 7%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to ASE direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to ASE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
986
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
SFO → ASE
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Return
ASE → SFO
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach Aspen from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).
Metric SFO→ASE OAK→ASE SJC→ASE
Distance from SFO 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 15
Flight time 1h 51m 1h 56m 2h 38m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Aspen.
Distance & Flight Time
846 mi / 1,361 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m to 2h 12m.
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.

SFO–ASE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Aspen route.
Route details
Distance846 mi / 1,361 km
Flight time1h 51m to 2h 12m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights15 out / 16 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ASE
IATA / ICAOASE / KASE
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation7,820 ft / 2,384 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to ASE flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) take approximately 1h 51m to 2h 12m. The route covers 846 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from SFO to ASE. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GJT, RIL, VNY, SLC, LAS, JAC, SJC, BZN, PSP, BUR, SNA, RNO, ABQ, TUS, TUL, DAL, SAT, OMA, MSP, HOU, MDW, MEM, STL, IND, SGR, CMH, PIT, BNA, SUA, TPA, IAD, PBI, MSY, MCO, BWI, EWR, FLL, HPN, TEB, BOS, PHL, RSW, MIA, DEN, AUS, PHX, LAX, ATL, IAH, ORD, DFW, CLT and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Aspen is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from ASE to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SJC. 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 ASE

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SFO to ASE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to ASE ranges from 1 hours 51 minutes to 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 846 miles (1,361 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GJT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).