Cheap flights from DEN to SAN (Denver Intl. to San Diego Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from DEN to SAN starting at $28 One Way, $56 Round Trip

Prices starting at $56 for return flights and $28 for one-way flights to San Diego Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, May 12 - Sun, May 24
DEN
Denver
SAN
San Diego
$56 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$56
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Denver to San Diego, returning Sun, May 24, priced at $56 found 21 hours ago
Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, Apr 29
DEN
Denver
SAN
San Diego
$57 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$57
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 27 from Denver to San Diego, returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $57 found 1 day ago
Tue, May 12 - Sun, May 24
DEN
Denver
SAN
San Diego
$66 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$66
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Denver to San Diego, returning Sun, May 24, priced at $66 found 21 hours ago
Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 29
DEN
Denver
SAN
San Diego
$67 Roundtrip, just found
$67
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 25 from Denver to San Diego, returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $67 just found
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
DEN
Denver
SAN
San Diego
$107 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$107
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from Denver to San Diego, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $107 found 17 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$188 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,411 reviews)
Check in was quick and and pleasant. Room was clean - bed was comfortable.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$211 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,110 reviews)
Beautiful view of the harbour.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

3 out of 5
2576 Laning Rd San Diego CA
$201 nightly
The price is $231 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$231 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,440 reviews)
Friendly staff, access to multiple games for entertainment, large bright hallways, very clean facility.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Diego

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$273 nightly
The price is $314 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$314 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,496 reviews)
Loved this place

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$82 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$94 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,350 reviews)
Good location.close to shopping, easy access to public transportation. Poor breakfast options.. Food was ok.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$248 nightly
The price is $287 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$287 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,470 reviews)
Clean rooms, smooth stay

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Diego Hotels With Airport Transportation

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$211 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,110 reviews)
Beautiful view of the harbour.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$188 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,411 reviews)
Check in was quick and and pleasant. Room was clean - bed was comfortable.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave San Diego CA
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$156 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,057 reviews)
Had a great stay. The staff were very friendly and the shuttle was wonderful.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Diego Hotels

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$94 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$107 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,356 reviews)
This was my second time staying here. The first time everything went well. The second not so much. There was a huge roach that I saw run across the room. I called the front desk and they did offer to move me and I did only because I was there for an important event and I didn’t want to go through ...

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Pleasant Inn
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway San Diego CA
$74 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$85 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (2,100 reviews)
Although close to Old Town this place is tucked under the freeway. There is a reason it’s the cheapest room in SD. Room was clean, water was hot, bed was okay. Linens were bare minimum. Ice machine broken and property looks to be in various stages of repair/remodel. What one would expect for a cheap ...

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
$102 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$118 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,644 reviews)
I love this place, nice comfy beds and the staff is great. My place to stay when in San Diego.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Kings Inn San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$232 nightly
The price is $267 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$267 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,958 reviews)
I was disappointed since I booked and paid more for two queen beds, but when I was there it’s all booked. They they downgraded me to a king room with the price of the queen. Also we paid for the parking and there was not really safe since someone broke into our car and break the outside handle. They ...

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$204 nightly
The price is $234 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$234 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,216 reviews)
The room was comfortable and attractive. The view was wonderful and the staff accommodating.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$265 nightly
The price is $305 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$305 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,207 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, game room, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
The private beach area was great as worthy life animals such as parrots. The pool and hot tub were pretty awesome and I enjoyed the tropical Hawaiian vibe too

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Catamaran Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

DEN to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DEN Address & GPS
Address:
8500 Pena Boulevard
Denver CO, 80249-6340
United States
IATA Code:
DEN
Longitude:
-104.673098
Latitude:
39.851382
Time Zone:
America/Denver
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Denver Airport to San Diego Airport?
Yep, your memorable vacation is just a single flight away. Terrific news, isn't it? Take to the skies on board one of 3 respected carriers that fly direct from DEN to SAN. Popular options include:

  • Southwest Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines

What is the shortest flight from Denver Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
If the weather is good and there are no unexpected hiccups, you could be disembarking at San Diego Airport from DEN in just 2 hours and 25 minutes. With such a quick flight time, think about traveling with just hand luggage.
How many hours flight from DIA airport to San Diego Airport?
The average flight time from DEN to SAN is only 2 hours and 32 minutes. So, grab your bags and hop on a flight. There's nothing better than a spontaneous getaway.
What airlines have the most flights from Denver Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
First-rate service, on-time reliability and terrific in-flight entertainment are just a few things that make an airline shine. If you're jetting from DIA airport to SAN, why not fly with one of the best? Frontier Airlines (F9) offers 60 flights on this route each month. Alternatively, secure your favorite window (or aisle) seat with United Airlines (UA). You'll have 173 monthly flights between Denver and San Diego to choose from with this carrier.

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