DenvertoSan DiegoFlight Time
DEN–SAN · Nonstop
Denver (Denver International Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN) is about 2h 20m, covering 852 miles. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly the route nonstop with 17/day departures, from 05:45 to 22:29 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 20m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 852 mi | Nonstop | 17/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Denver to San Diego
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines operate 17/day flights from DEN to SAN.
- First departure
- 05:45
- Last departure
- 22:29
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 43
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 6-7/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 05:4506:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SAN to DEN flights — 16-17/day on 5 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DEN, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 119 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Denver to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN) is about 2h 20m, based on the 852-mile flying distance.
How far is Denver from San Diego?
Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN) is about 852 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Denver to San Diego?
Yes. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN), with 17/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Denver to San Diego?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN).
What aircraft fly from Denver to San Diego?
The DEN–SAN route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights to SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights to PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights to ONT