United MileagePlus award flights from Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for DEN→SJC in economy and first class. Lowest economy: 14,800 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 327 dates). Lowest first class: 31,300 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 327 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
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- Lowest economy
- 14,800 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 327 dates
- Lowest first class
- 31,300 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 327 dates
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on DEN→SJC in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 14,800 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| First | 31,300 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 327 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed MileagePlus award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 14,800 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 14,800 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 14,800 miles + $5.60 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 31,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 31,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 31,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often MileagePlus award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for United MileagePlus in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 327 of 327 | 100% | |
| First | 327 of 327 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC) with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 15,000 (16 dates) | 49,500 (16 dates) | |
| 14,800 (30 dates) | 31,300 (30 dates) | |
| 14,800 (31 dates) | 31,300 (31 dates) | |
| 14,800 (31 dates) | 31,300 (31 dates) | |
| 14,800 (28 dates) | 31,300 (28 dates) | |
| 15,000 (31 dates) | 31,300 (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 (30 dates) | 42,300 (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 (31 dates) | 42,300 (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 (30 dates) | 42,300 (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 (31 dates) | 42,300 (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 (31 dates) | 47,600 (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 (7 dates) | 42,300 (7 dates) |
How to get MileagePlus miles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
MileagePlus vs other programs from Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 14,250 pts + $28.92 | 44,500 pts + $44.79 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 8,600 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | 27,700 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $35.33 | 30,000 pts + $45.45Lowest | — |
| United MileagePlus | 14,800 pts + $5.60 | — | 31,300 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 62,500 pts + $11.20 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.46 | — | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)
How many miles do you need to fly from Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 16, 2026): economy 14,800 miles + $5.60, with monthly lows of 14,800 miles in 4 months and 15,000 miles in 8 months, and award space on 327 departure dates; first class 31,300 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 42,300 miles over 12 months and award space on 327 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (14,800 to 15,000 miles) and first class (31,300 to 49,500 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)?
In economy, 14,800 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 15:32 UTC for a Nov 11, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 327 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:40 UTC). In first class, 31,300 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 15:32 UTC for a Nov 7, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed first-class award space on 327 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:40 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC) with MileagePlus?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space in first class, and in economy from 14,800 miles.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest MileagePlus award prices from Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 14,800 miles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.