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

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Cheap Flights from DEN to SAN starting at $23 One Way, $46 Round Trip

Prices starting at $46 for return flights and $23 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.

Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 7
DEN
Denver
SAN
San Diego
$46 Roundtrip, just found
$46
Roundtrip
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Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 25 from Denver to San Diego, returning Tue, Apr 7, priced at $46 just found
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 10
DEN
Denver
SAN
San Diego
$51 Roundtrip, just found
$51
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 8 from Denver to San Diego, returning Fri, Apr 10, priced at $51 just found
Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 9
DEN
Denver
SAN
San Diego
$52 Roundtrip, just found
$52
Roundtrip
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Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 7 from Denver to San Diego, returning Thu, Apr 9, priced at $52 just found
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
DEN
Denver
SAN
San Diego
$56 Roundtrip, just found
$56
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Denver to San Diego, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $56 just found
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 13
DEN
Denver
SAN
San Diego
$95 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$95
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Denver to San Diego, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $95 found 2 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
$235 nightly
The price is $270 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$270 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (3,340 reviews)
It was all great!!!

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$149 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$171 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,424 reviews)
Clean room in a great location. So many things in walking distance, and yet it seemed remote and quiet on the property. The entire staff that we interacted with were all genuinely nice and friendly people. I noticed all of the comments about “breakfast lady”, and they are all 100% accurate! She was ...

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
$130 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$150 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,119 reviews)
Very nice property, good location, clean rooms, friendly staff. Only thing missing were any microwaves but everything else was great!

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
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
$231 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$266 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (2,443 reviews)
We booked this spot for the proximity to Sea World and the price was better than most in Mission Bay. You get what you pay for. It is very close to Sea World (not walking distance though, especially with kids) and has great beach, bay access. Parking is $49/night (not readily advertised or an option) ...

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$149 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$171 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,424 reviews)
Clean room in a great location. So many things in walking distance, and yet it seemed remote and quiet on the property. The entire staff that we interacted with were all genuinely nice and friendly people. I noticed all of the comments about “breakfast lady”, and they are all 100% accurate! She was ...

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$254 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$294 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
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! (3,353 reviews)
Excellent venue!

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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
The price is $217 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$217 total
per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (6,063 reviews)
Average nice to see the bay

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
The price is $270 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$270 total
per night
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (3,343 reviews)
It was all great!!!

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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
The price is $156 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$156 total
per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,065 reviews)
Booked a airport shuttle for a scheduled time. The shuttle left before the scheduled time, without me.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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 Feb 25 to Feb 26
$107 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,328 reviews)
Very friendly staff. Clean rooms. Fairly quiet. Lots of restaurants nearby

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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
$58 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
$67 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
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 (2,112 reviews)
I still say they charged me more than hotels.com said. It would be….

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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
$87 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
$100 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
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! (3,638 reviews)
Staff was excellent. Room was great

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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
$209 nightly
The price is $240 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$240 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,896 reviews)
Great location for us. Very walkable to bay, ocean, restaurants etc. staff was lovely. Beds were heavenly

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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
$189 nightly
The price is $217 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$217 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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! (4,125 reviews)
Clean room, beautiful grounds, great pools, awesome location!

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$255 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$294 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
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! (1,170 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Great location but cost is not a good value. It's too expensive especially when all of the add on costs (parking. fitness center, etc) are factored in. It's not a good value

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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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