San Jose to Denver (SJC–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SJC–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 946 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 144 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM | 34 | 320, 738, 739, B39M | 2h38-2h39 | Star Alliance | AC, CM | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 32 | 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h16-2h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from San Jose
| Metric | SJC→DEN | OAK→DEN | SFO→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJC | – | 29 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 93 | 29 | 303 |
| Flight time | 2h 16m | 2h 15m | 2h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SJC: PDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, 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.
SJC–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJC to DEN
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 93 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SJC to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJC to DEN ranges from 2 hours 16 minutes to 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 946 miles (1,522 km). There are approximately 93 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
144 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Concord (CCR).