Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 852
miles
1,371
kilometers
740
nautical miles
🕐 2h 7m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (239°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 852 | 1,363 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 852 | 1,363 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 852 | 1,278 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 852 | 1,278 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 852 | 1,704 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 852 | 1,278 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
When you land in San Diego, your watch will be 1 hour behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!
✈️ Flight Details
The DEN to SAN route connects Denver, United States with San Diego, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 852 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SW bearing of 239° from Denver. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.
🛫 About DEN
Denver International Airport
Denver International Airport (DEN) serves Denver, United States.
🛬 About SAN
San Diego International Airport
San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Denver International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 852 miles (1,371 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DEN to SAN typically take around 2h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 852 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.