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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Denver to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Denver to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Denver to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Denver to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Denver to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Denver to San Diego is January, where tickets cost C$ 175 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 368 and C$ 339 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Denver to San Diego?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Denver to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Denver to San Diego, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 33 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Denver and San Diego?

Southwest connects Denver to San Diego with up to 7 flights per day. United Airlines also offers 7 flights per day, while Frontier follows with 3 flights per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Denver and San Diego?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Denver to San Diego.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Denver to San Diego. They are: Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at C$ 106. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Denver and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 17 and 22 nonstop flights that take off from Denver and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 2h 24m. The most common departure time is 1:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 132 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Denver and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Denver to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Denver at 5:30 am and will be landing in San Diego at 7:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Denver to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Denver to San Diego jets off at 9:40 pm and lands at 11:00 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

March
Best time to beat the crowds (37% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Denver to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Denver to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Denver to San Diego

  • Does San Diego International Airport have lactation rooms?

    You can use three lactation rooms located post-security at Terminal 1 West Rotunda, second level, near the elevator. There’s also a room at Terminal 1 East Rotunda on the ground level after the security checkpoint. In Terminal 2, the lactation room is on the second level close to Gate 34-35. The rooms are fitted with a hand washing station, comfortable seating, artwork, electrical outlets, soft lighting, and a children’s seat.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Denver to San Diego?

    Different airlines, including United Airlines and Frontier, fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Frontier also flies through the McCarran International Airport (LAS), but the flight could take longer. Book through KAYAK for details on different flights if you want to find the shortest route.

  • Can I travel with my pet through Denver International Airport?

    Yes, the Denver International Airport allows pets. To help you manage your pet, the airport offers a pet relief area in each concourse. There’s also one at the Jeppesen Terminal. The relief rooms are located post-security in the cores of A, B, and C Gates. All pet relief rooms have artificial turf flooring and a drainage system. There are disposal containers and bags.

  • Does San Diego International Airport offer services for disabled passengers?

    Travelers who need special assistance can contact their airlines prior to the trip to request assistance. At the San Diego International Airport, all terminals are wheelchair accessible. You can find an accessible shuttle, and if you need help, there are telephones at the airport’s reservation boards.

  • Is there complimentary Wi-Fi at San Diego International Airport?

    Wi-Fi at the San Diego International Airport is available in 2h sessions. If you want to connect quickly, enable your device's wireless connection and search for #SANfreewifi, then connect. To use the service longer, you just need to log back in when the session expires.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Denver to San Diego?

    Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Denver to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Denver to San Diego?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Denver to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Denver to San Diego?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Denver and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Denver to San Diego?

    There are direct flights from Denver to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Denver to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Denver to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Denver to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Denver is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Denver to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Denver with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Denver to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Denver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Denver to San Diego

  • If you’re in the Front Range Urban Corridor or metropolitan Denver, you can use the Denver International Airport (DEN) to fly to San Diego, California.
  • At Denver International Airport, you can visit several restaurants, including Chick-fil-A at the B Gates Center Core, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream at A Gates Center Core, and Dazbog Coffee at C Gates near C47.
  • You can use free Wi-Fi at Denver International Airport. To connect, enable your wireless and locate “DEN Airport Free WiFi.”
  • There’s an Interfaith Chapel and Prayer Hall at the Denver International Airport in the Jeppesen Terminal, Level 6. It’s open 24h a day. You can join a Catholic Mass on Sundays at 1pm.
  • Fights from the Denver International Airport to San Diego land at the San Diego International Airport (SAN), which offers access to downtown San Diego and nearby areas.
  • For quick snacks, the San Diego International Airport offers vending machines located at Terminal 1 in the parking lot under the pedestrian bridge. Others are in Terminal 2 at the Parking Plaza in the lower level near the elevator cores.
  • For shoeshine services at San Diego International Airport, you can access the service at Terminal 2 East near Gate 23 or Terminal 2 West at the North Concourse. The shoeshine service is also available at Terminal 1 above the rotunda escalator.
  • Passengers can use luggage carts provided by Smarte Carte, which cost about $5 per cart. If you’re arriving in the International Arrivals area, the carts are free.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Denver to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Denver Intl to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Denver Intl to San Diego

Monday

Air Canada,Copa Airlines,Frontier, +4 more

Air Canada,Copa Airlines, +5 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Frontier,Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada,Frontier, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Copa Airlines,Frontier, +4 more

Air Canada,Copa Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Copa Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada,Copa Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada,Copa Airlines,Frontier, +4 more

Air Canada,Copa Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Copa Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada,Copa Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Copa Airlines,Frontier, +4 more

Air Canada,Copa Airlines, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Denver Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Copa Airlines,Frontier, +4 more

Air Canada,Copa Airlines, +5 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Frontier,Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada,Frontier, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Copa Airlines,Frontier, +4 more

Air Canada,Copa Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Copa Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada,Copa Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada,Copa Airlines,Frontier, +4 more

Air Canada,Copa Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Copa Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada,Copa Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Copa Airlines,Frontier, +4 more

Air Canada,Copa Airlines, +5 more

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Top airline flying from Denver to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Denver to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Denver to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.3
FrontierOverall score based on 4129 reviews
4.9entertainment
7.1crew
5.8comfort
6.6boarding
5.2food
Airline reviews

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

2.0 MediocreSydney, Apr. 2024SFO - SAN
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They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Left Denver late, then sat on tarmac 30 min after arrival

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

Everything was good, 20/30 minutes late waiting on a crew member. It’s hard to keep employees. Or serious employees I know. I remember one flight from Houston of Frontiers was almost 18 hours late. And another 4 hours late very poor. But I would rather be late and safe than the on the news. Thank you.

Bought seats on the flight and they were supposed to be 2 and a jumpseat. Plane clearly changed and it was a regular 3 seat row. Asked for a refund and was denied. If I wanted to sit next to someone else I wouldn't have bought the seats..

Lost baggage on my connecting flight. 24 hours later, still no update on my bags.

It’s a cheap airline and I wish if they had better seats.

Seats are cramped and uncomfortable. You have to pay for everything and it is very expensive.

For a busy travel season, everything was clearly marked, correct, and smooth. My favorite travel description is “UNEVENTFUL,” and this trip met the mark!

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One-way flight deals

directAir Canada
2h 22mDEN-SAN
directFrontier
2h 23mDEN-SAN
directSouthwest
2h 20mDEN-SAN
directCopa Airlines
2h 27mDEN-SAN
directLufthansa
2h 18mDEN-SAN
directSWISS
2h 25mDEN-SAN
directUnited Airlines
2h 22mDEN-SAN

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Denver - San Diego Flights

Departure:

Denver (DEN)United States

Destination:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Return flight deals:

San Diego - Denver

Cabin classes:

C$ 204

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