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Cheap Flights to Encinitas from $23 One Way, $46 Round Trip

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Fri, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 14
DEN
Denver Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$46 Roundtrip, just found
$46
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Mar 6 from Denver Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Mar 14, priced at $46 just found
Thu, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 8
DEN
Denver Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$51 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$51
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 2 from Denver Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Apr 8, priced at $51 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Apr 7 - Fri, Apr 10
DEN
Denver Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$52 Roundtrip, just found
$52
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 7 from Denver Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Apr 10, priced at $52 just found
Sun, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 24
DEN
Denver Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$56 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$56
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Mar 22 from Denver Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Mar 24, priced at $56 found 9 hours ago
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$56 Roundtrip, just found
$56
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, May 14, priced at $56 just found
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 17
DEN
Denver Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$57 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$57
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 9 from Denver Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Mar 17, priced at $57 found 10 hours ago
Sat, Mar 21 - Sat, Apr 4
DEN
Denver Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$61 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$61
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Mar 21 from Denver Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Apr 4, priced at $61 found 1 day ago
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
SLC
Salt Lake City Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$66 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$66
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Salt Lake City Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sun, May 10, priced at $66 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 3
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$96 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$96
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 3 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Mar 3, priced at $96 found 3 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$97 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 13 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, May 20, priced at $97 found 3 days ago

Encinitas Flight Information

Traveling To
Encinitas
Destination Airport IATA Code
SAN
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Flight Price
$46
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Encinitas economy flight packages

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Hyland Inn Near Legoland
3.0-star property

Hyland Inn Near Legoland

Mar 28 - Apr 4

7 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $683, price is now $439 per person
$439
per person
found 1 day ago
The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

Mar 27 - Mar 31

4 night stay

Boston (BOS) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,119, price is now $701 per person
$701
per person
found 1 day ago
Empress Hotel of La Jolla
3.0-star property

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Mar 25 - Mar 30

5 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $979, price is now $632 per person
$632
per person
found 1 day ago
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Encinitas premium economy flight packages

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The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5-star property

The Dana on Mission Bay

8.8/10 Excellent! (3,862 reviews)

Apr 8 - Apr 15

7 night stay

Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
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Price was $1,115, price is now $751 per person
$751
per person
found 1 day ago
All of the staff were wonderful! Very helpful, friendly. Plenty of parking available. The restaurant was very good (we had lunch and dinner). They also have a bunch of games in the pool area which was great- giant jenga, ping pong, etc.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,627 reviews)

Apr 8 - Apr 15

7 night stay

Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
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Price was $1,871, price is now $1,084 per person
$1,084
per person
found 1 day ago
Beautiful historical hotel, amazing location a few minutes from the port, incredibly fast checkin, room had character and stay was perfect

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4.0-star property

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

8.6/10 Excellent! (2,326 reviews)

Apr 8 - Apr 15

7 night stay

Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
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Price was $1,507, price is now $961 per person
$961
per person
found 1 day ago
One of my favorite places to stay. Clean room , good restaurants and the Spa was great. I love the morning walks with beautiful trees, flowers and the beach . A Big thank you to the girl at the front desk, Lauren, for my beautiful view from my room .

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

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Encinitas first class flight packages

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The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,627 reviews)

Apr 1 - Apr 6

5 night stay

Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego (SAN)

United • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,280, price is now $1,501 per person
$1,501
per person
found 1 day ago
Beautiful historical hotel, amazing location a few minutes from the port, incredibly fast checkin, room had character and stay was perfect

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4.0-star property

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

8.6/10 Excellent! (2,326 reviews)

Apr 1 - Apr 6

5 night stay

Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego (SAN)

United • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,028, price is now $1,566 per person
$1,566
per person
found 1 day ago
One of my favorite places to stay. Clean room , good restaurants and the Spa was great. I love the morning walks with beautiful trees, flowers and the beach . A Big thank you to the girl at the front desk, Lauren, for my beautiful view from my room .

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Ocean Park Inn
3.0-star property

Ocean Park Inn

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

Apr 1 - Apr 6

5 night stay

Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego (SAN)

United • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,300, price is now $1,839 per person
$1,839
per person
found 1 day ago
Everything was great, checkin was easy, the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Room was great, lots of space, very clean. Everything was nearby and a walkable distance

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Encinitas?
With 20 airlines running services to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), the gateway to Encinitas, you can take your pick. Find an impressive deal among these well-known international airlines that'll whisk you away to this city:

  • Air Canada - 61 flights to Encinitas per month
  • Alaska Airlines - 19 flights to Encinitas per month
  • British Airways - 13 flights to Encinitas per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Encinitas?
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) is the city's major airport, so your only tough decision will be the window seat or the aisle seat. The center of Encinitas is approximately 25 miles away and where many travelers base themselves.
How much is a flight to Encinitas?
Plenty of excellent deals were up for grabs this week, with round-trip flights to Encinitas ranging between $46 and $97. But it was travelers starting their trip from Denver (DEN) who scored the best bargains. One-way flights to Encinitas started at a low $23.
How to book the cheapest flight to Encinitas?
Picking up cheap flights to Encinitas is as simple as booking with Orbitz. But if you want to make sure you're grabbing the best flight deals around, here are some tips worth following:

  • Consider taking off from or landing at nearby airports for a cheaper fare. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports in the form fields, then select the 'Nearby airports' function below. It will list your options, if any.
  • If your plans aren't set in stone, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to compare flight deals for alternative departure dates. Go with any suitable cheaper fare that pops up.
  • Select 'Show options' to narrow down your search results. You can choose your preferred airline and seating class here. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even select whether you want to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening.
  • Book as soon as you've figured out your travel dates. While you can get lucky once in a while, tickets rarely fall in price as your departure date nears.
  • Consider combining your hotels, flights and car rentals into a package deal to make your budget go even further.
  • If you can, avoid flying in high seasons. Airfares are usually at their most expensive during summer, school breaks and around other vacation times like Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

How long is a flight to Encinitas?
Your city of origin, your departure airport and whether you have a layover — the flight time depends on lots of factors. But we've made life simple and compiled the average times for three popular routes to Encinitas:

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 1 hour and 22 minutes
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 1 hour and 36 minutes
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 1 hour and 34 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Encinitas?
Generally speaking, January is the cheapest time to book your airfare. This is closely followed by February and August. Bear this in mind while you look for a cheap flight to Encinitas.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Encinitas?
If you're after low-cost fares to Encinitas, the best days of the week to make a booking are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. With Orbitz (and a bit of good timing!), a superb flight deal will be all yours.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Encinitas?
If you're searching for cheap flights to Encinitas, leave at the start of the week. Orbitz data from 2020 shows Monday is the most affordable day to travel, followed by Tuesday. Saturday is the most expensive, so avoid this day and do your wallet a favor.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Encinitas?
Consider jetting off during August if you're on a tight budget. Orbitz data has found that it's generally the best month for cheap flights to Encinitas. June is when airfares hit their peak.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Flexibility is important these days, that's why Orbitz lets you search for flights that won't slap you with a fee for making amendments. Enter your departure and arrival points, then select "Filter by flexible change policies." We'll show you all the options that include free cancellation within 24 hours of booking and no change fees.
What do I need for the flight to Encinitas?
Flying doesn't have to be a drag. In fact it can be a joy with a bit of pre-planning! Make your trip a hassle-free one with these helpful tips:

  • Whether you print it out at home or use an electronic one, you'll need your boarding pass to get on to the plane. You'll also need some kind of government-issued identification. If you're traveling internationally, make sure your passport is valid and you've checked visa requirements.
  • Take some activities to keep you amused on your trip to Encinitas. Books and electronic devices like tablets and e-readers are ideal. Be sure to take a water bottle as well. Even on short flights, it's important to keep hydrated.
  • It can get very cool on the plane. If you don't want to shiver your way through the flight, wear an extra layer.

How many direct flights are there to Encinitas?
There are 672 flights that head straight to Encinitas every month, which means you won't have to bother about irritating stopovers. Book a fare with Southwest Airlines or Alaska Airlines and then kick back, relax and enjoy the trip. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines also provide nonstop flights to Encinitas.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Encinitas?
Savvy travelers have a knack for finding first or business-class fares to Encinitas that don't cost an arm and a leg. Be like them with these helpful hints:

  • Being flexible doesn't just help with your yoga. Have some room to move around your travel dates so you can pick up more affordable airfares when they crop up.
  • A lot of low-cost carriers have terrific business-class seating for a wallet-friendly price.
  • Make a bid for an upgrade. Some airlines hold online auctions that let you offer a price for a seat up the front. You can also try upgrading with points earned through a flight rewards program.

How to get into Encinitas from the airport?
Step out of arrivals, hop in a San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) car rental and drive to downtown Encinitas. Economy has an on-site branch where you can pick up the keys to a vehicle right at San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). You'll find the bustling center of Encinitas around 25 miles away to the north. Don't feel like trying to find a park downtown? Then take a taxi ride into the city and spend a while exploring Encinitas on foot. Afterward, you can head further afield by renting a car directly from the city center with one of our Encinitas car rentals. The best of both worlds!
What is the best time to go to Encinitas?
People come from every direction to go to Encinitas in March, April and July. So if you want to explore this wonderful destination in the busy months, this is the time to go. Like most places in the Northern Hemisphere, summer begins June 20 in Encinitas, with average daily temperatures ranging between 65 ºF and 75 ºF.
Travel tips for Encinitas

  • Start out in the downtown area and enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the city's big-name attractions. Moonlight State Beach and San Diego Botanic Garden are a couple of favorites with visitors.
  • We also recommend checking out the sights within an easy drive of Encinitas's center. Find your way to LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo and experience a different side of this popular destination.
  • Eager to wander the streets of San Diego County's other great cities? Pick up a car rental and road-trip it to Chula Vista or Boulevard — or both! With your own wheels, discovering those harder-to-reach destinations will also be a snap.

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