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

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San Diego to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 834 mi 1h 38m nonstop +1h ahead 61 1-stop hubs

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to APA.
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
322
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 Denver from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric SAN→APA SNA→APA PSP→APA
Distance from SAN – 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 2
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 1h 38m 1h 55m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 62% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Denver flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Denver flights · San Bernardino (SBD) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Centennial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
834 mi / 1,342 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m.
Facts

SAN–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Denver route.
Route details
Distance834 mi / 1,342 km
Flight time1h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Centennial Airport take approximately 1h 38m. The route covers 834 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAN to APA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, PSP, SCF, TUS, SLC, ABQ, DEN, SJC, PHX, SAT, BFI, SMF, BZN, OAK, LAX, SFO, RVS, OMA, RNO, YYC, AUS, SJD, PDX, HOU, DFW, MSP, IAH, YVR, STL, MCI, TUL, MDW, IND, SEA, MKE, BNA, MSY, ORD, YHM, CMH, CHS, SAV, CLT, PIT, DCA, GCM, RDU, TPA, PBI, IAD, YYZ, FLL, PHL, MCO, NAS, MIA, BOS, HNL, LAS, DAL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from APA to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, PSP and SBD. 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 SAN to APA

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

SAN to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to APA ranges from 1 hours 38 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 VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and San Bernardino (SBD).