Travelling from Denver International Airport (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Denver International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
San Diego is one hour behind Denver and follows the UTC-8 timezone.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 92 weekly Denver International Airport to San Diego International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your DEN to SAN flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Denver International Airport to San Diego International Airport, so jetting off to San Diego (and then exploring more of the United States!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with United on this route.
Frontier Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates DEN to SAN flights. An exceptional 84.56% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Denver International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between DEN and SAN:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Rs9,048 is the best price for a one-way Denver International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs17,594. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from DEN to SAN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Denver International Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DEN to SAN.
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Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Denver International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from DEN arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Denver International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Denver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Denver International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:
Travel at your own speed with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and discover more of San Diego and beyond.
Reserving your ride from San Diego International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.
From San Diego International Airport, San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Denver International Airport to San Diego International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit San Diego in March.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Denver International Airport to San Diego International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DEN to SAN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Phoenix is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No trip is complete without a visit to Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.
