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$75+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Denver (SJC - DEN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — DEN
May 23 — May 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Denver Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Denver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Denver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 23, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/310:22 am
SJC
-
DEN
1 stop7h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/410:39 pm
DEN
-
SJC
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/265:59 pm
SJC
-
DEN
1 stop4h 45m
Delta
Sat 6/66:05 am
DEN
-
SJC
1 stop6h 00m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:22 pm
SJC
-
DEN
2 stops15h 09m
Frontier
Thu 5/710:39 pm
DEN
-
SJC
1 stop14h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$267
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1412:57 pm
SJC
-
DEN
1 stop10h 41m
Frontier
Mon 5/257:00 am
DEN
-
SJC
1 stop5h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2812:57 pm
SJC
-
DEN
1 stop10h 43m
Frontier
Mon 8/317:00 am
DEN
-
SJC
1 stop6h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$270
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/312:59 pm
SJC
-
DEN
1 stop5h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/107:26 pm
DEN
-
SJC
1 stop18h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2312:57 pm
SJC
-
DEN
1 stop10h 41m
Frontier
Mon 5/257:00 am
DEN
-
SJC
1 stop5h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$272
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/102:12 pm
SJC
-
DEN
1 stop18h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/168:00 am
DEN
-
SJC
1 stop15h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$273
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2312:57 pm
SJC
-
DEN
1 stop10h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/267:51 pm
DEN
-
SJC
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1112:57 pm
SJC
-
DEN
2 stops13h 28m
Frontier
Wed 5/2010:39 pm
DEN
-
SJC
1 stop14h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21$276
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/72:12 pm
SJC
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DEN
1 stop8h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/106:45 am
DEN
-
SJC
1 stop7h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/32:55 pm
SJC
-
DEN
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Thu 6/42:50 pm
DEN
-
SJC
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/23$278

Find flight deals from San Jose to Denver

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Denver (DEN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(Expedia)

One-way from

$75
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$434

Good round-trip deal

$397 or less

Good one-way deal

$216 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Denver Intl flight deals.
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From San Jose to Denver Intl
One-way flight from San Jose to Denver Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Jose to Denver Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Jose to Denver Intl.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Denver that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Denver that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseDenver

SJC - DEN

SJCDEN

San Jose

Wed 6/3

11:41 am-5:35 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Denver Intl

Mon 6/8

7:00 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$283

San JoseDenver

SJC - DEN

SJCDEN

San Jose

Wed 5/27

6:35 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Denver Intl

Wed 5/27

5:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$303
Quickest round-trip

San JoseDenver

SJC - DEN

SJCDEN

San Jose

Thu 5/28

7:40 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Denver Intl

Mon 6/1

3:50 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$346

San JoseDenver

SJC - DEN

SJCDEN

San Jose

Wed 5/13

7:40 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Denver Intl

Mon 5/18

9:45 am-1:20 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$355

San JoseDenver

SJC - DEN

SJCDEN

San Jose

Wed 5/27

10:22 am-7:11 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Denver Intl

Mon 6/1

6:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop28h 05m

$365

San JoseDenver

SJC - DEN

SJCDEN

San Jose

Tue 6/30

5:01 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Denver Intl

Tue 7/7

12:29 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$379

San JoseDenver

SJC - DEN

SJCDEN

San Jose

Thu 5/28

7:40 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Denver Intl

Sun 5/31

8:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$392

San JoseDenver

SJC - DEN

SJCDEN

San Jose

Fri 6/5

9:53 am-11:50 pm

2 stops12h 57m

Denver Intl

Fri 6/12

6:30 am-10:16 pm

2 stops16h 46m

$393

San JoseDenver

SJC - DEN

SJCDEN

San Jose

Wed 7/1

6:12 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Denver Intl

Mon 7/6

12:29 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$395

San JoseDenver

SJC - DEN

SJCDEN

San Jose

Wed 7/1

6:12 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Denver Intl

Sat 7/4

12:29 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$395

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to Denver in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Denver flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Denver flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Denver flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Denver flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Jose, California-Denver flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Denver

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Denver from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Denver

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Denver?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Denver. Price data was last updated on April 17, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Jose, California to Denver is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Denver?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Denver (average of $209). Flying from San Jose, California to Denver in March is currently the most expensive (average of $462). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to DEN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Denver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 23, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose, California to Denver is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose, California to Denver?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Denver. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose, California to Denver flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California to Denver?

The best insider tips for San Jose to Denver flights

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Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

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Emily Zemler

Expert on DEN

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Daniel Scheffler

Expert on SJC

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Reviews of airlines servicing Denver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Denver. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Denver. Reviews last updated April 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from San Jose to Denver have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Denver. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Jose to Denver?

    Booking a flight from San Jose (SJC) to Denver Intl (DEN) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Jose to Denver. On a typical day, there are 9 flights from San Jose to Denver Intl, all of which are around 2h 25m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from San Jose to Denver.

  • How popular is this San Jose, California to Denver flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Denver?

    Departing from San Jose, California to Denver will take you 2h 30m. The distance between San Jose, California and Denver is about 945 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Denver round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Jose, California to Denver is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $76 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Alaska Airlines, starting at $158 and $176 round-trip. Frontier is 78% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Denver one-way?

    $59 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $98 and $101, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose, California to Denver?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Jose, California to Denver are Lufthansa (100%), United Airlines (92%) and Air Canada (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose, California to Denver?

    While on average a flight from San Jose, California to Denver is generally $823, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $162. When looking at the most popular route, (San Jose - Denver Intl), you can expect to pay $180 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Denver that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Denver flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Denver?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Denver.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Denver?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Denver by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Denver?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Denver (average of $209). Flying from San Jose, California to Denver in March is currently the most expensive (average of $462). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Jose to Denver

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$76Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$176Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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