Denver from San Francisco, Oct 16–18: $1,115 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $430 per person, $11 under the typical $441
- Highs 65–70°F, with a 1% rain chance Saturday and 3% Sunday
- Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center: 8.4 from 841 reviews, $255 total
The catch: The $430 fare has one stop and takes 6h 7m outbound; the nonstop was $574 per person, and a checked bag isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want an easy city-and-mountains weekend for two; skip it if a stop on a 2-night trip feels like wasted time.
Worth it if one stop doesn't bother you: $1,115 for two covers the Frontier round trip at $860 plus 2 nights at the Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center at $255, taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 16 and come back Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, and the outbound has one stop and takes 6h 7m. Checked bags, resort fees and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,115 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $860 |
| Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $255 |
| The total, before you go | $1,115 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$430 per person, round trip
$860 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 7m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 10:39 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 5:46 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $430 | 1 stop | 6h 7m |
| Frontier | $574 | nonstop | 2h 46m |
| Frontier | $603 | 1 stop | 9h 2m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 1:05 AM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $430 per person, this Frontier fare is $11 under the typical $441 on this route, 2% less, and the whole trip comes to $1,115 for two with the Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center for 2 nights, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total. The forecast for Oct 16–18 shows highs of 65–70°F: Friday is clear with a 38% rain chance, and Saturday and Sunday are overcast with a 1% and 3% chance. Friday night drops to 43°F, so pack a layer. Heads-up: the season note lists June–September for Red Rocks concert season and Trail Ridge Road, so check before you count on either. Breweries, the Denver Art Museum and a hike above Boulder fit this weekend well. It's a short getaway that fits a busy calendar.
The kind of trip this is
A city-and-nature weekend at an easy pace: brewery taprooms in RiNo and LoDo, the Denver Art Museum, and a morning hike above Boulder when you want the mountains in view. It suits a couple or two friends who like good food and a long walk more than a packed itinerary, and who don't mind cool evenings with a jacket.
Weather in Denver, Oct 16–18
Highs 65–70°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 65 °F | 43 °F | 38% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 70 °F | 48 °F | 1% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 70 °F | 56 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in Denver
Our best-value pick is the Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center, a 4-star in Central Park, Denver, at $255 for 2 nights ($128 a night), rated 8.4 from 841 reviews; it's the hotel in the $1,115 total. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver, also in Central Park, is the top-rated pick at $285 for the stay ($143 a night), 8.5 from 715 reviews. Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center costs $293 ($147 a night), scores 8.5 from 481 reviews and is the only one of the three with free cancellation. All three are room only, so breakfast isn't included. For evenings out, LoDo / Union Station has historic warehouses, breweries and the train from the airport, and RiNo (River North) has street art and food halls.
Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center
$255 for 2 nights, two guests · $128 a night
See roomsDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
$285 for 2 nights, two guests · $143 a night
See roomsHyatt Regency Denver Tech Center
$293 for 2 nights, two guests · $147 a night
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Where in Denver
- LoDo / Union Station: Historic warehouses, breweries and the train from the airport.
- RiNo (River North): Street art, food halls and the newest hotels.
- Capitol Hill / Cherry Creek: Museums, boutiques and a quieter residential feel.
- Boulder: College town at the foot of the Flatirons, forty minutes away.
- Golden: Small mountain-gateway town near Red Rocks.
What to do in Denver
- Tour the breweries of RiNo and LoDo on Friday evening after the 5:46 PM landing
- Visit the Denver Art Museum, then walk over to Larimer Square
- Hike the Flatirons above Boulder on Saturday, with a forecast high of 70°F
- Ride the Georgetown Loop or the Pikes Peak cog railway
- Drive Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park if it's still open
- See Red Rocks Amphitheatre; concert season in our notes runs June–September
Also worth it
- Catch a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), San Jose Mineta International (SJC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Denver | Denver International (DEN) |
| Flight time | 6h 7m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 947 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Denver costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $860 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center) | $255 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,635 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: San Francisco to Denver
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $430 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $378 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $441 |
| Price checks | 16 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Denver.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, the currency is the US dollar, and Denver is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
- The outbound leaves SFO at 10:39 AM and lands at DEN at 5:46 PM, one stop, 6h 7m.
- A nonstop Frontier flight was $574 per person, $1,148 for two, leaving at 6:00 AM and taking 2h 46m.
- Checked bags, resort fees and spending money are not in the $1,115 total.
- Only the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center has free cancellation; the other two hotels don't.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if one stop is fine with you. The fare is $430 per person, $11 under the typical $441, and the forecast highs are 65–70°F. If you'd rather fly nonstop, we found one at $574 per person.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,115 all in, taxes and fees included: $860 for the flights plus $255 for 2 nights at the Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center. Our budget adds $520 of spending money for $1,635. Checked bags and resort fees aren't included. Prices are as we found them and can change.
What is the weather like?
Highs of 65–70°F. Friday is clear with a 38% rain chance and a low of 43°F; Saturday and Sunday are overcast with rain chances of 1% and 3%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For the city, yes: breweries in RiNo and LoDo, the Denver Art Museum and a Flatirons hike fit well. With a 5:46 PM arrival on Friday, a drive into Rocky Mountain National Park is tight.
How do I get from the airport?
A train runs from Denver International (DEN) to Union Station in LoDo, the area with the historic warehouses and breweries.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip of 947 miles, paid in US dollars, with a 1-hour time difference.
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