Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Nov 2027
Data covers November 2026–November 2027, with calendar prices for six months. Across well-covered months, November and December 2026 are the cheapest (6,309 points), ahead of January 2027 (12,500).
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Denver to San Franciscoaward flights
Compare 2 loyalty programs for Denver to San Francisco award flights, with economy seats from 6,309 points.
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Route snapshot
Denver to San Francisco shows nonstop award space on United Airlines. Only two programs price it, and the cheapest economy award is 6,309 points on a United Airlines nonstop. Lufthansa Miles & More prices that seat lowest, so defaulting to United Airlines' own program can mean overpaying. This page tracks every program on DEN–SFO, updated daily.
- Route
- DEN to SFO
- Direct service
- 248 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 2
- Best economy price
- From 6,309 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- From 88,300 pts
- Best first class price
- N/A
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
 United AirlinesUA | 6,309Lowest | Not available |
 JetBlueB6 | 27,300pts | 88,300Lowest |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 11/6/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Denver and San Francisco price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthNovember 2026 · 6,309 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 6,309 |
| Dec 2026 | 6,309 |
| Jan 2027 | 12,500 |
| Feb 2027 | 12,500 |
| Mar 2027 | 12,500 |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | 25,000 |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Nov, Dec, Jan currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 6,309 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
2 airlines with award seats between Denver and San Francisco, nonstop or connecting.
JetBlueB6United AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking Denver to San Francisco with points.
About this route
Denver to San Francisco is served by JetBlue, United Airlines, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 2 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 6,309 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Denver–San Francisco Flights
This route runs from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). United Airlines carries all of the nonstop award space in the data. The Airbus A321neo appears on those nonstop award segments. Nonstops account for about 29% of the award options in the data.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking Denver–San Francisco with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The cheapest economy seat is a partner award on a United Airlines nonstop, so the lowest price is also the quickest trip. Its $319 in taxes and fees is the catch, well above the route's typical economy taxes; more points and less cash can come out ahead. Business runs about 14 times the economy price. Before moving bank points anywhere, confirm the seat is bookable, since transfers are one-way.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Lufthansa Miles & More wins economy at 6,309 points on a United Airlines nonstop. JetBlue TrueBlue takes business class at 88,300 points. Decide the cabin first: Lufthansa Miles & More wins economy, and from business class up, JetBlue TrueBlue does.
Airlines & Routing Options
The data has one nonstop award carrier on Denver–San Francisco: United Airlines. Its Star Alliance membership means alliance partners can sell that seat too, not only United MileagePlus. For connecting options, the better-priced awards in the data connect in Boston and Las Vegas. Lufthansa Miles & More sets the economy floor as a Star Alliance partner, selling the United Airlines nonstop at its own rates. Only two airlines show award inventory on the route, so date flexibility matters more than carrier choice.
Alternative Airports & Routes
Into San Francisco, San Jose (SJC) starts at 15,000 points in economy, well above the route's 6,309-point economy floor, so it's only worth it when SFO is sold out. Pricing the round trip? San Francisco to Denver is tracked separately, and awards can price differently each way. For another option from Denver, Anchorage prices from 12,500 points at last check.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Denver to San Francisco route.
Economy currently starts at 6,309 points one-way through Lufthansa Miles & More on United Airlines, nonstop. Two programs price this route, so it's worth checking both. The live table above shows today's floor in every cabin.