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$75+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Denver (SAN - DEN)

SAN — DEN
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Denver Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Denver

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Denver

Wed 12/911:14 am -
Nonstop2h 42m
Sat 12/1210:06 am -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 11/10$116
Sat 12/511:14 am -
Nonstop2h 42m
Mon 12/78:49 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 11/9$118
Fri 12/411:16 am -
Nonstop2h 42m
Tue 12/87:39 am -
1 stop11h 37m
Deal found 11/5$120
Mon 12/76:30 am -
Nonstop2h 36m
Sat 12/122:50 pm -
1 stop4h 21m
Deal found 11/6$121
Thu 12/171:14 pm -
1 stop10h 49m
Mon 12/217:39 am -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 11/5$123
Mon 12/76:30 am -
Nonstop2h 36m
Thu 12/107:39 am -
1 stop11h 37m
Deal found 11/6$125
Thu 12/37:51 pm -
1 stop26h 55m
Mon 12/710:57 pm -
1 stop20h 19m
Deal found 11/5$128
Mon 12/711:14 am -
Nonstop2h 42m
Wed 12/97:39 am -
1 stop11h 37m
Deal found 11/10$131

Find flight deals from San Diego to Denver

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$116
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$75
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$240

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less

Good one-way deal

$162 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Denver Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Denver Intl flights.
From San Diego to Denver Intl
One-way flight from San Diego to Denver Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Denver Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Denver Intl.

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Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoDenver

SAN San Diego - DEN Denver Intl

SANDEN

San Diego

Thu 12/3

9:05 am-3:48 pm

2 stops29h 43m

Denver Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$110

San DiegoDenver

SAN San Diego - DEN Denver Intl

SANDEN

San Diego

Tue 11/24

8:50 am-3:01 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Denver Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$123

San DiegoDenver

SAN San Diego - DEN Denver Intl

SANDEN

San Diego

Sun 12/27

8:15 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Denver Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoDenver

SAN San Diego - DEN Denver Intl

SANDEN

San Diego

Fri 1/1

7:00 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Denver Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

San DiegoDenver

SAN San Diego - DEN Denver Intl

SANDEN

San Diego

Sun 12/13

9:27 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Denver Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

San DiegoDenver

SAN San Diego - DEN Denver Intl

SANDEN

San Diego

Fri 12/11

6:15 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 44m

Denver Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$134

San DiegoDenver

SAN San Diego - DEN Denver Intl

SANDEN

San Diego

Fri 12/18

2:45 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Denver Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$134

San DiegoDenver

SAN San Diego - DEN Denver Intl

SANDEN

San Diego

Fri 12/18

3:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Denver Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$134

San DiegoDenver

SAN San Diego - DEN Denver Intl

SANDEN

San Diego

Sat 12/12

12:10 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Denver Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

San DiegoDenver

SAN San Diego - DEN Denver Intl

SANDEN

San Diego

Sun 1/3

9:05 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Denver Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Denver

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Denver in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Diego-Denver flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Denver flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Denver flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 Diego-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 Diego to Denver

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

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

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Denver is 39 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 Diego to Denver?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Denver (average of $128). Flying from San Diego to Denver in June is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 SAN to DEN?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Denver in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Denver flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon 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 Diego to Denver?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Denver flights typically cost between $178 and $318 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $116 on Frontier (Dec 9-Dec 12).

The best insider tips for San Diego to Denver flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Denver trip
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier and Southwest

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Emily Zemler

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Denver

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San Diego to Denver. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Denver?

    You will need to book a flight from San Diego to Denver Intl if you want to fly from San Diego to Denver. At least 5 different airlines have flights from San Diego (SAN) to Denver Intl (DEN) on a regular basis. There are 19 flights to Denver from the San Diego airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SAN to DEN to be around 2h 13m.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Denver flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Denver?

    United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest can get you from San Diego to Denver in just under 2h 26m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 852 mi between San Diego and Denver. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Denver round-trip?

    Frontier, at $47, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Denver.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Frontier is priced at 77% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Denver one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $28 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $48 and Hawaiian Airlines from $48 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Denver?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Diego to Denver on time: Air Canada (89%), Lufthansa (88%), United Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Denver?

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Denver is generally $865, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $80. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Denver Intl), you can expect to pay $98 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 Diego to Denver?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Denver (average of $128). Flying from San Diego to Denver in June is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 Diego to Denver

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$47Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$117Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$122Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$133Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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