Denver to San Diego (APA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 3h 34m EJAJTLTIV → ASDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
DAL Dallas 6h 25m XE → WN Dallas (DAL) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Denver to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
834 mi 2h 2m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between APA and SAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps APA Routes SAN Routes APA Live Flights SAN Live Flights SAN Delays
All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Denver flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for APA to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
LAS ~3h 34m DAL ~6h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
119
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
APA → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → APA
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Denver

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric APA→SAN DEN→SAN BJC→SAN
Distance from APA – 22 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines – 12 3
Weekly flights – 237 –
Flight time 2h 2m 2h 14m 1h 51m
Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights · Denver (BJC) to San Diego flights · Colorado Springs (COS) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of APA with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Diego is 1 hour behind Denver.
APA: MDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
834 mi / 1,342 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m gate to gate.
Facts

APA–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance834 mi / 1,342 km
Flight time2h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about APA to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Centennial Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 2h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 834 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SAN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
San Diego is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from SAN to APA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, BJC and COS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from APA to SAN

Centennial Airport (APA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

APA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from APA to SAN is about 2 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 834 miles (1,342 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Denver (BJC) and Colorado Springs (COS).