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$79+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Denver (SAN - DEN)

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SAN — DEN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Tue 7/15
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Denver Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Denver

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Denver (DEN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$134
(Frontier)

One-way from

$79
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$196

Good round-trip deal

$223 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Denver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/710:52 amSAN - DEN
Nonstop2h 39mFrontier
Tue 8/129:44 amDEN - SAN
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$134
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/166:45 amSAN - DEN
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Mon 8/187:40 amDEN - SAN
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$157

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Thu 8/7

6:25 am-10:02 am

Nonstop2h 37m

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Tue 8/19

8:45 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$134

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Sat 8/16

6:45 am-10:10 am

Nonstop2h 25m

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Mon 8/18

7:40 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$157

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Mon 8/11

6:47 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$79

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Sat 8/2

6:25 am-10:02 am

Nonstop2h 37m

$80

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Thu 9/4

4:40 pm-10:27 pm

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$89

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Wed 9/17

1:25 pm-7:50 pm

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$94

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1:45 pm-9:47 pm

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$108

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Sun 9/28

6:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$109

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The best insider tips for San Diego to Denver flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Denver trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus offers a guaranteed empty middle seat for added comfort.


Frontier's Zone 1 boarding available with carry-on purchase or special fare bundle.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for comfort on short flights.


United's Basic Economy restricts carry-ons; consider this when booking.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
SAN

Plan to arrive at SAN two hours before your flight to avoid stress from traffic and congestion near the airport.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
DEN

Take the A Line train from DEN to Union Station for a quick, 37-minute ride into downtown Denver.

Read more about DENby Emily Zemler
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

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.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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.

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DEN

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

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.

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Denver

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Denver. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Denver (average of $197). Flying from San Diego to Denver in March is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Denver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Denver in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 39% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Denver. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Denver flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Denver

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Denver. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to DEN are scheduled on a Thursday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Denver?

Reviews of airlines servicing Denver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Denver. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Denver. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Denver. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 6 different airlines have flights from San Diego (SAN) to Denver Intl (DEN) on a regular basis. There are 16 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 18m.

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

    This flight path from San Diego to Denver Intl was viewed by 169 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Frontier, at $134, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Denver. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Southwest. Frontier is priced at 30% 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 $79 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $80 and American Airlines from $89 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: Sun Country Air (100%), SWISS (79%), United Airlines (74%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Denver is generally $939, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $99. 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Denver (average of $197). Flying from San Diego to Denver in March is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Denver

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Denver. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$166Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$167Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$173Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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