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

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Denver to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 834 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 61 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between APA and SAN, connecting options are available through 61 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for APA to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
331
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.
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 0 10 1
Weekly flights 1 176 1
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 51m 2h 26m
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 10m.
Facts

APA–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance834 mi / 1,342 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
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 approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 834 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from APA to SAN. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, VNY, LGB, PSP, BJC, PHX, SCF, TUS, EGE, SLC, ELP, DEN, ABQ, LAX, SJC, OAK, BZN, OMA, SFO, SNA, SAT, SJD, BFI, PDX, DFW, MSP, SGR, HOU, PVR, IAH, YYC, YVR, AUS, MDW, SDF, MKE, BNA, SUS, MSY, IND, ORD, CHS, SRQ, CLT, TPA, YYZ, RIC, RDU, IAD, MCO, PBI, LAS, EWR, FLL, PHL, MIA, YUL, BOS, ANC, DAL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 834 miles (1,342 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Denver (BJC) and Colorado Springs (COS).