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Cheap flights from Denver to San Diego from $69 DEN → CLD, SAN

Denver International Airport (DEN) → McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), San Diego International Airport (SAN)

The cheapest return found recently is $320 with Frontier Airlines, 23 Nov – 27 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $69 with Frontier Airlines, 7 Dec, found 3 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$69, Frontier Airlines, found 3 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$320, 23 Nov to 27 Nov
Cheapest month to fly
November 2026, one-way fares from $60 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
2 h 29 min

Return

Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.

Cheapest return found recently

$320

23 Nov – 27 Nov · Frontier Airlines

Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Leaves 6:45 a.m. · Return leaves 8:50 a.m. · 11 h 33 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), McCarran International Airport (LAS)

found 4 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$349

23 Nov – 27 Nov · Frontier Airlines

Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Leaves 10:29 p.m. · Return leaves 8:00 p.m. · 4 h 59 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 4 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $320 23 Nov – 27 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $114 to $390.

$320, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $114 to $390.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

25 fares on 1 departure dates

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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
23 Nov – 27 Nov$320Frontier AirlinesDenver International Airport (DEN) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $62 to $67.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$69

7 Dec · Frontier Airlines

Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Leaves 10:29 p.m. · 2 h 29 min trip

nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$69

7 Dec · Frontier Airlines

Denver International Airport (DEN) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Leaves 10:29 p.m. · 2 h 29 min trip

nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $69 7 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $60 27 Novfound 7 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $26 to $140.

$69, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $26 to $140.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 26 Nov to 7 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

3 fares on 3 departure dates

26 Nov: $64, found 7 days ago27 Nov: $60, found 7 days ago7 Dec: $69, found 3 days agoNovDec
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
26 Nov$64Frontier AirlinesDenver International Airport (DEN) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
27 Nov$60Frontier AirlinesDenver International Airport (DEN) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
7 Dec$69Frontier AirlinesDenver International Airport (DEN) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $60.

November 2026From $60Cheapest seen2 departure dates27 Nov · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $691 departure date7 Dec · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Denver to San Diego

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Denver to San Diego?

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 71% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$390$258+242%10
14–29 days$114$114Cheapest seen11
30–59 days$172$131+51%15
60–89 days$164$131+44%18
90–179 days$153$126+34%17

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 63% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$70$62+169%11
14–29 days$67$43+158%35
30–59 days$58$43+123%8
60–89 days$119$119+358%8
90–179 days$26$26Cheapest seen8

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 23 Nov – 27 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Denver to San Diego?

The cheapest return found recently is $320 with Frontier Airlines, 23 Nov to 27 Nov, found 4 days ago.

How much is a one-way flight from Denver to San Diego?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $69 with Frontier Airlines, 7 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $60 with Frontier Airlines, 27 Nov, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $62 to $67.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to San Diego?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $60, 27 Nov, found 7 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Denver to San Diego?

In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 71% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 63% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Denver to San Diego?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $349 with Frontier Airlines, 23 Nov to 27 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $69 with Frontier Airlines, 7 Dec, found 3 days ago.

How long is the flight from Denver to San Diego?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 7 Dec, takes 2 h 29 min from Denver International Airport (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Denver to San Diego?

Between 26 Nov and 7 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work