Cheap Flights from San Diego to Denver
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Denver
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Denver? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Denver vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Denver for specific travel dates.
2026-12-02
SAN - DEN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-05
SAN - DEN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
SAN - DEN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
SAN - DEN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-12
SAN - DEN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-15
SAN - DEN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
San Diego to Denver flight facts
Distance
852 mi
1,371 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Denver
DEN · Denver Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs is 73 mi from Denver
Flights Santa Ana - Denver · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Palm Springs - Denver · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights Long Beach - Denver · Long Beach is 93 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Denver · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Denver · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Denver
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SAN - DEN
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SAN - DEN
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SAN - DEN
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SAN - DEN
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SAN - DEN
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
SAN - DEN
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Denver (United States)
Grand Hyatt Denver
From 12,000 Pts or $139
Denver (United States)
Thompson Denver
From 15,000 Pts or $231
Denver, CO (USA)
The Jacquard, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $209
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Denver depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Denver.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Denver.
San Diego and Denver are about 852 miles (1,371 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 852-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Denver: Denver Intl (DEN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Denver, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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