Travelling from San Diego to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of San Diego's main airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Explore the options for booking a flight from San Diego to Denver International Airport (DEN) jetting off from either of these bases.
2 hours 27 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from San Diego to Denver International Airport.
Denver International Airport is located in Denver. The city operates in the UTC-6 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
The most popular route is from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Denver International Airport (DEN), with 123 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SAN to DEN is the 06:20 Southwest Airlines option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 21:25 with Frontier Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from San Diego to DEN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from San Diego to Denver International Airport (DEN) can be booked from this terminal.
Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from San Diego to Denver International Airport leaving from SAN. Book your ticket with one of these:
The distance from central San Diego to SAN is roughly 5 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Want a convenient hotel close to San Diego International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Diego to Denver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
About Denver International Airport (DEN)
Hop off your flight from San Diego to Denver International Airport and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you need a comfortable option a short drive from DEN, head for SpringHill Suites Denver Airport.
Getting from Denver International Airport (DEN) to central Denver
Denver International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Denver. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 34 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour and 31 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Denver International Airport (DEN)
For a one-way ticket from San Diego to Denver International Airport, Rs17,954 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just Rs35,904. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change depending on availability.
8 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to score cheap tickets from San Diego to DEN.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from San Diego to Denver International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Denver International Airport (DEN)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Diego to Denver International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Denver in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Denver. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from San Diego to DEN during then and you can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from San Diego to Denver International Airport in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 7ºC.
More about Denver
Start your Denver trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from San Diego to Denver International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Denver Art Museum, Union Station and Denver Botanic Gardens are essential stops on your Denver itinerary.
Complete your Denver trip with a car rental
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