Cheap flights from Denver to San Diego (DEN - SAN)
The best prices from Denver Intl to San Diego are usually found in August or January, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
How to find the cheapest flight from Denver to San Diego
All the information you need to plan the best DEN to SAN flight in 2022: compare Denver to San Diego flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Diego.
DEN - SAN Price | $136 - $233 |
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SAN Temperature | 57.2 - 71.6 °F |
SAN Rainfall | 0 - 2.3 inches |
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | August | Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $136 | From Denver Intl to San Diego |
| One-way from | $102 | One-way flight from Denver Intl to San Diego |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Denver to San Diego?
Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 30% when planning your travel around this day of the week.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Denver to San Diego?
When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 14 days in advance, which can save you up to 7% on flights from Denver to San Diego compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 14 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $164. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $186.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to San Diego?
August is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Diego from Denver. Prices for August average $180 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $96. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 29% on your journey compared to booking in December
When is the cheapest time to fly from Denver to San Diego (DEN - SAN)?
When flying from Denver to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight at noon.
Cheap flights from Denver to San Diego in May, June 2022
The best prices found for DEN to SAN flights for May, June
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Denver to San Diego 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to San Diego from Denver found for this year
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Cheap Frontier flights from Denver to San Diego
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One of the most popular airlines traveling from Denver to San Diego is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $257.20 RT. This price is typically 45% cheaper than other airlines that offer Denver to San Diego flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $98. Denver Intl Airport is the most common Denver airport to take off from when flying to San Diego. San Diego Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Diego. When flying from Denver to San Diego, Frontier flights are 23% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Denver to San Diego
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If you’re traveling from Denver to San Diego, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Denver to San Diego flights are typically 35% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $323.96 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $101. When traveling from Denver to San Diego on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Denver Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is San Diego Airport. When flying from Denver to San Diego, Spirit Airlines flights are 23% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Non-stop flights to San Diego from Denver
Save time with Denver to San Diego direct flight deals
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Last minute flights from Denver to San Diego
Late deals on return flights to San Diego from Denver, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to San Diego from Denver
The cheapest one-way flights from Denver to San Diego
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Denver to San Diego flights.
What airports do I use to fly from Denver to San Diego?
San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Denver Intl. Booking flights from Denver Intl (DEN) to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 21 daily flights to San Diego from 9 different airlines. 2h 20m is how long a flight from Denver to San Diego will take if you book a nonstop flight.
Which airlines flying from Denver Intl to San Diego have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Frontier, United Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines flying from Denver Intl to San Diego have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Can I find flights from Denver to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Denver to San Diego for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $112, but on average you can expect to pay $133.
Are there nonstop flights from Denver to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Denver to San Diego under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Denver to San Diego is less than $185.
Are there last-minute flights available from Denver to San Diego for under $200?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Denver to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $200.
What days are nonstop flights available from Denver to San Diego?
Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How popular is this Denver to San Diego flight route?
Within the past month, 145 users have taken a look at flights from Denver Intl to San Diego.
How many flights depart from Denver to San Diego on average per day?
Travelers can expect 9 flights from Denver to San Diego on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 22% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 44% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 33% of flight departures
How long is the flight from Denver to San Diego?
For as low as $112, Spirit Airlines can have you in San Diego from Denver in 5h 22m. The distance from Denver to San Diego is about 856 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Denver to San Diego round-trip?
According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($112), and Frontier ($115) offers the cheapest pricing from Denver to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Denver to San Diego?
Before booking your flight from Denver to San Diego check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta.
What are the most reliable airlines from Denver to San Diego?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Denver to San Diego are Air Canada (85%), Lufthansa (82%) and Copa Airlines (79%).
What are the cheapest flights from Denver to San Diego?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Denver to San Diego? While on average our users pay $399, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $20. The most popular route (Denver Intl - San Diego), is priced around $121.
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Can I fly to San Diego from Denver Intl right now?
Most visitors from Denver Intl need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter San Diego.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Denver Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to San Diego.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Denver Intl are not required to quarantine after entering San Diego.
Can I fly back to Denver Intl from San Diego?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Diego must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Denver Intl.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Diego are not required to quarantine after entering Denver Intl.
Alternative routes for Denver to San Diego
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Top 5 airlines flying from Denver to San Diego
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Denver to San Diego choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Denver to San Diego
See what time of day planes typically take off from Denver to San Diego
| 4%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 29%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 27%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 40%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Denver to San Diego
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Denver to San Diego
| Sunday | 23daily flights |
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| Monday | 24daily flights |
| Tuesday | 23daily flights |
| Wednesday | 26daily flights |
| Thursday | 23daily flights |
| Friday | 21daily flights |
| Saturday | 12daily flights |