Denver to San Diego (DEN–NKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule No service
No nonstop service between DEN and NKX. Nearest airports to DEN with scheduled service: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 24 mi) · City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS, 73 mi) · Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS, 90 mi)
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Denver to San Diego
Route information for DEN to NKX.
-1h behind

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → NKX
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
NKX → DEN
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in San Diego.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

Facts

DEN–NKX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: NKX
Full nameMiramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
IATA / ICAONKX / KNKX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to NKX flights.
San Diego is 1 hour behind Denver.
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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.