San Diego from Denver, Oct 23–25: $1,178 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier, 2h 29m, leaving at 2:39 PM Friday
- $378 per person, $44 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 71–81°F, clear Saturday and Sunday, rain chance 8% or less
The catch: Frontier's fare doesn't include a checked bag, so budget about $240 for two on top of the $1,178 total.
Worth it if you pack light and want a sunny beach-and-city weekend; skip it if you need checked bags or a downtown room.
Worth it: $1,178 for two, all in, covers Frontier's nonstop flights at $756 plus 2 nights at Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium at $373 and its $49 property fee, taxes and fees included. You fly out Friday, Oct 23 and come home Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, for 2 nights. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,178 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $756 |
| Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $373 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $49 |
| The total, before you go | $1,178 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$44 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$378 per person, round trip
$756 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 29m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 2:39 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 4:08 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $378 | nonstop | 2h 29m |
| Frontier | $404 | 1 stop | 14h 42m |
| Frontier | $378 | nonstop | 2h 27m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 10:08 PM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
When we checked, the fare was $378 per person. That's $44 below the typical fare on this route, which is $422 per person based on the median of 19 earlier checks, so it's 10% under. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $378 to $490 per person, and this one sits at the low end. The forecast helps too: a 71°F high on Friday, then 80°F and 81°F with clear skies on Saturday and Sunday, and rain chances of 18%, 8% and 4%. The nonstop takes 2h 29m and lands at 4:08 PM Friday, so you still get the evening. It's a simple beach, tacos and sunsets weekend. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a sunny weekend getaway that mixes beach and city: fish tacos, a zoo or museum morning, a sunset at the cliffs. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm weather without a long trip to get there. The pace is easy: you arrive Friday afternoon, get one full Saturday and have Sunday to slow down before heading home.
Weather in San Diego, Oct 23–25
Highs 71–81°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 71 °F | 66 °F | 18% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 80 °F | 66 °F | 8% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 81 °F | 67 °F | 4% |
Where to stay in San Diego
Our pick for the total is Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium: $373 for 2 nights ($187 a night) plus a $49 property fee, rated 7.6 from 383 reviews, with two queen beds and free cancellation. Mission Valley is a good base if you want chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks. The top-rated stay is Kasa Little Italy San Diego in Downtown San Diego: $662 for the stay ($331 a night), rated 9.3 from 219 reviews, with an $81 property fee and self check-in. The budget option is Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld: $369 for the stay ($185 a night), rated 6.8 from 1,967 reviews, plus a $48 fee. All three are room only with free cancellation.
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium
$373 for 2 nights, two guests · $187 a night
See roomsKasa Little Italy San Diego
$662 for 2 nights, two guests · $331 a night
See roomsWyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
$369 for 2 nights, two guests · $185 a night
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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 Saturday morning at the San Diego Zoo and the Balboa Park museums
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla and look for sea lions near the coves
- Swim at Coronado Beach beside the Hotel del Coronado
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier
- Eat fish tacos and drink craft beer in North Park
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs on Friday or Saturday evening
Also worth it
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park museums
Tours and tickets in San Diego
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Denver | Denver International (DEN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
| Flight time | 2h 29m nonstop |
| Distance | 833 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $756 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium) | $373 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,649 |
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 | $378 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $258 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $422 |
| Price checks | 19 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars.
- San Diego is 1 hour behind Denver.
- The nonstop from Denver International (DEN) to San Diego International (SAN) covers 833 miles in 2h 29m.
- The fare is all-in for two adults, but a checked bag is about $240 for two on top.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation; we'd plan about $520 in spending money for two.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for the two of you if you travel light. The nonstop is $378 per person, $44 below the typical fare on this route. The forecast shows highs up to 81°F, and the hotel has free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,178, all in: $756 for the flights and $373 for 2 nights at Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium, plus its $49 property fee. A checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money are extra. We'd budget $520 for spending.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Denver, you pay in US dollars, and San Diego is 1 hour behind Denver.
What is the weather like?
The forecast: Friday overcast with a 71°F high and an 18% rain chance, Saturday clear at 80°F with 8%, and Sunday clear at 81°F with 4%. Lows stay at 66–67°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land at 4:08 PM Friday, get a full Saturday for the zoo, La Jolla or Coronado, and have Sunday morning for tacos or the beach before heading home.
What time is the flight?
The Frontier nonstop leaves Denver at 2:39 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands in San Diego at 4:08 PM. A later nonstop at 10:29 PM was also $378 per person when we checked.
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