Cheap flights from San Diego to Denver from $124 CLD, SAN → DEN
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Denver International Airport (DEN)
The cheapest return found recently is $124 with Frontier Airlines, 20 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027, found 7 hours ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $241 with American Airlines, 22 Nov, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $241, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $124, 20 Feb 2027 to 27 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $125 to $151
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $122 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $125 to $151.
Cheapest return found recently
$124
20 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 · Frontier Airlines
San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Denver International Airport (DEN)
Leaves 5:26 p.m. · Return leaves 3:06 p.m. · 4 h 59 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 7 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$124
20 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 · Frontier Airlines
San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Denver International Airport (DEN)
Leaves 5:26 p.m. · Return leaves 3:06 p.m. · 4 h 59 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 7 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$124 20 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027found 7 hours agoSee prices for these dates
$122 8 Dec – 9 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 32 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $102 to $733.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 8 Dec to 20 Feb 2027, 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 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
94 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec – 9 Dec | $122 | Frontier Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 19 Dec | $125 | Frontier Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 26 Dec | $153 | Frontier Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $149 | Frontier Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $151 | Frontier Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 | $124 | Frontier Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $122.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$241
22 Nov · American Airlines
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Denver International Airport (DEN)
Leaves 7:07 p.m. · 4 h 32 min trip
1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$241 22 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$128 25 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 45 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $20 to $176.
At $241, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Nov, 25 Nov costs $128: $113 less than the cheapest found recently.
Frontier Airlines · San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Denver International Airport (DEN) · 1 stop · found 3 days ago
Every date we hold
3 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov | $241 | American Airlines | McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 25 Nov | $128 | Frontier Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Denver International Airport (DEN) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Diego to Denver
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.
Today's prices for 20 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 22 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Diego to Denver?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 15% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (32 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $120 | $115 | +18% | 20 |
| 30–59 days | $135 | $115 | +32% | 15 |
| 60–89 days | $102 | $102 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 84% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (45 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $176 | $91 | +529% | 9 |
| 7–13 days | $91 | $62 | +225% | 19 |
| 14–29 days | $103 | $53 | +266% | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $79 | $30 | +182% | 32 |
| 60–89 days | $28 | $20 | Cheapest seen | 14 |
| 90–179 days | $31 | $31 | +11% | 8 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 20 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027. 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 San Diego to Denver?
The cheapest return found recently is $124 with Frontier Airlines, 20 Feb 2027 to 27 Feb 2027, found 7 hours ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $122 with Frontier Airlines, 8 Dec to 9 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $125 to $151.
How much is a one-way flight from San Diego to Denver?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $241 with American Airlines, 22 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $128 with Frontier Airlines, 25 Nov, found 3 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Denver?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $122, 8 Dec to 9 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Denver?
In 32 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 15% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure. In 45 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 84% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from San Diego to Denver?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $124 with Frontier Airlines, 20 Feb 2027 to 27 Feb 2027, found 7 hours ago.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Denver?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 22 Nov, takes 4 h 32 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Diego to Denver?
Between 8 Dec and 20 Feb 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on all 6 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