San Diego from Denver, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,087 for two, all in
This page’s text is in English for now; a translation is on its way.
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Free cancellation at Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach/Mission Bay
- Highs 85–96°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 8h 17m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round-trip flights from Denver to San Diego are $430 per person ($860 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, on Frontier with one stop. A nonstop Frontier flight was $457 per person. The forecast is clear with highs of 84–89°F, and the best-value stay is Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel at $292 for both nights.
The total, before you go
£1,087 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £648 |
| Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach/Mission Bay, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £388 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £51 |
| The total, before you go | £1,087 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£324 per person, return
£648 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 8h 17m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 7:12 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 2:29 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £324 | 1 stop | 8h 17m |
| Frontier | £352 | nonstop | 2h 29m |
| Frontier | £372 | 1 stop | 17h 11m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 23:35 GMT-6. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
Tweak this trip
Why now
$430 per person round trip, which is $30 below the typical fare on this route, or 7% under the $460 median of our earlier checks. We saw 12 offers between $430 and $646, and this was the lowest of them. Heads-up: one check on Oct 12 found $395, so fares on this route do move. Prices are all-in, with taxes and fees, as found when we checked, and they can change. The forecast for Oct 16–18 is clear all three days, with highs of 84–89°F, lows of 75–79°F and a 0–1% chance of rain. For two people, flights, two nights at the best-value hotel and $130 per person per day to spend come to $1,672. It's a good fit for a quick beach-and-tacos getaway with no passport and a 1-hour time change.
The kind of trip this is
A beach-and-city weekend with plenty of sun. Spend mornings on the sand or in a kayak, afternoons at the zoo or on an aircraft carrier, and evenings on fish tacos and craft beer. It suits couples and friends who want a lot from two nights without rushing, and families can make it work too with the zoo and Balboa Park. Expect an easy pace and short drives.
Weather in San Diego, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 85–96°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 96 °F | 69 °F | 5% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 86 °F | 77 °F | 5% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 85 °F | 75 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in San Diego
Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel is the best value at $292 for the stay ($146 a night), with a 9 review score from 1,724 reviews, breakfast included and free cancellation. Heads-up: that price is for 2 beds in an 8-bed dorm, not a private room. Kasa Little Italy San Diego is the top rated, at 9.3 from 219 reviews, with a Queen Studio for $1,134 total ($567 a night). It's room only, with self check-in and free cancellation. Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld is the budget private room: two queen beds for $389 total ($195 a night), with a 6.8 score from 1,966 reviews and free cancellation. If you'd rather look elsewhere, Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown puts nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront within walking distance, and Mission Beach / Pacific Beach is the place for the boardwalk and surf.
Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach/Mission Bay
£388 for 2 nights, two guests · £194 a night
See roomsKasa Little Italy San Diego
£1,189 for 2 nights, two guests · £595 a night
See roomsHarborview Inn & Suites-Convention Center-Airport-Gaslamp-Seaworld-Zoo-Balboa Park
£213 for 2 nights, two guests · £106 a night
See roomsAll hotels in San Diego for these dates
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
Where in San Diego
- Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown: Nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront on foot.
- La Jolla: Coves, sea lions and upscale village hotels.
- Coronado: Wide beach and the landmark Hotel del Coronado.
- Mission Beach / Pacific Beach: Boardwalk, surf and a young bar scene.
- Mission Valley: Chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks.
What to do in San Diego
- Spend a morning at the San Diego Zoo, then walk over to the Balboa Park museums
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla, where coves and sea lions line the shore
- Swim at Coronado Beach beside the Hotel del Coronado
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier on the downtown waterfront
- Eat fish tacos and drink craft beer in North Park
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs on your last evening
Also worth it
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park museums
Tours and tickets in San Diego
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
Getting there and around
| Airports in Denver | Denver International (DEN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
| Flight time | 8h 17m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 833 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £648 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach/Mission Bay) | £388 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,428 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Denver to San Diego
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £324 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £285 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £324 |
| Price checks | 13 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- San Diego is 1 hour behind Denver, and the cities are 833 miles apart.
- The $430 fare has one stop and takes 8h 17m. The $457 nonstop takes 2h 29m.
- All three hotels we found offer free cancellation. Only Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel includes breakfast.
- You'll fly from Denver International (DEN) to San Diego International (SAN).
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$430 per person round trip, or $860 for two, on Frontier with one stop, all-in when we checked. It leaves Denver at 7:12 AM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at 2:29 PM. The typical fare on this route is $460.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. A Frontier nonstop was $457 per person ($914 for two). It leaves Denver at 2:39 PM on Oct 16 and lands at 4:08 PM, a flight of 2h 29m, compared with 8h 17m for the one-stop fare.
What is the weather like?
Clear all three days in the forecast: highs of 89°F on Friday and Saturday and 84°F on Sunday, lows of 75–79°F, and a 0–1% chance of rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. If you take the morning flight, you'll land at 2:29 PM on Friday, which leaves time for the beach that afternoon, a full Saturday for the zoo or La Jolla, and Sunday morning on the coast.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
We estimate $1,672 for two: $860 for flights, $292 for two nights at Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you'll pay in US dollars, and San Diego is just 1 hour behind Denver.
Also found for you
The newest finds from Denver.
Just found · from Denver
Los Angeles
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Nonstop on Frontier, 2h 35m out of Denver
- $150 per person, $14 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 67–76°F and free cancellation at all three stays
£1,045 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £226 + hotel £727 + resort fee £92, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 2h 35m
The catch: A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the total, and the best-value stay scores a modest 7.8.
Worth it if you want a sunny city-and-beach week on a sensible budget; skip it if you'd rather have a polished hotel than an apartment.
Tweak this trip
Just found · from DenverLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Sedona
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Nonstop on Frontier, 2h 4m from Denver to Phoenix
- $84 per person, $9 below the typical fare on this route
- Cowboy Hideout rated 9.6, free cancellation, $129 a night
£808 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £127 + hotel £681, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 2h 4m
The catch: You land in Phoenix, two hours from Sedona, and resort fees and a checked bag are not in the total.
Worth it if you want a week of cool-weather red-rock hikes; skip it if you'd rather not drive two hours from Phoenix.
Tweak this trip
Just found · from DenverWorth it, if
Las Vegas
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Highs 80–81°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
- Watch the Bellagio fountains at night
£895 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £648 + hotel £246, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 9h 34m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 9h 34m in all.
Worth it if you want late nights and a crowd; skip it if you want to sleep.
Tweak this trip
More trips
The weekend after · from Denver
Las Vegas
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on F9, 4h 4m of flying for the whole round trip
- $385 per person, $47 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear skies forecast, highs 69–76°F, rain chance 10% or less
£967 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £580 + hotel £347 + resort fee £41, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 4h 4m
The catch: A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the total, and the flight home leaves Sunday at 9:45 AM.
Worth it if you want a short, packed weekend of shows, food and desert drives; skip it if you need a slow Sunday or a big suitcase.
Just found · from DenverLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Orlando
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- £204 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Courtyard, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando Marriott Village, rated 8 by 565 guests
£895 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £314 + hotel £524 + resort fee £58, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 10h 2m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 10h 2m in all.
Worth it with kids who are up for long days; skip it if you want quiet.
Just found · from Denver
Los Angeles
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Nonstop on Frontier, 2h 35m out of Denver
- $150 per person, $14 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 67–76°F and free cancellation at all three stays
£1,045 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £226 + hotel £727 + resort fee £92, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 2h 35m
The catch: A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the total, and the best-value stay scores a modest 7.8.
Worth it if you want a sunny city-and-beach week on a sensible budget; skip it if you'd rather have a polished hotel than an apartment.
Just found · from DenverLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Sedona
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Nonstop on Frontier, 2h 4m from Denver to Phoenix
- $84 per person, $9 below the typical fare on this route
- Cowboy Hideout rated 9.6, free cancellation, $129 a night
£808 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £127 + hotel £681, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 2h 4m
The catch: You land in Phoenix, two hours from Sedona, and resort fees and a checked bag are not in the total.
Worth it if you want a week of cool-weather red-rock hikes; skip it if you'd rather not drive two hours from Phoenix.
All trips from Denver · San Diego from every city · Prices on this route · Trips in October 2026 · Home
San Diego in pictures
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. We use AI tools to draft the text of each page from the data on it; code checks every number in the draft against that data and rejects what does not match, and the team reviews pages and fixes or removes what readers report. How we pick · Report a mistake.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.
Image credits
- Photo: Stephen Leonardi / Pexels, Pexels License
- Photo: Soly Moses / Pexels, Pexels License
- Photo: Kindel Media / Pexels, Pexels License