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How much do flights to San Diego cost?
Getting from San Diego airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: MTS Bus Route 992 and the San Diego Trolley.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12-20 min | $2.50; single ride fare | every 15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-40 min | $2.50 – $5; requires bus transfer at Old Town | every 15 min (traffic dependent) | connecting to trolley network | |
10-20 min | $15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic and destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
10-20 min | $12 – $30; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
10-25 min | $30 – $60; pre-booked; varies by provider | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups or pre-arranged travel | |
10-20 min | $40 – $100; daily rate; varies by provider and vehicle | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring San Diego region |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- MTS Bus Route 992 operates between the airport and downtown via Old Town Transit Center.
- Taxis and ride-hailing services pick up at designated areas outside each terminal.
- Rental car facilities are located at the Rental Car Center, accessible via a free shuttle.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to San Diego
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Denver to San Diego in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 29.06 | Tue 30.06 | Wed 01.07 | Thu 02.07 | Fri 03.07 | Sat 04.07 | Sun 05.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 4 | --- | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 40 total | Daily flights: 5.71 average | Most flights: Saturday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 06.07 | Tue 07.07 | Wed 08.07 | Thu 09.07 | Fri 10.07 | Sat 11.07 | Sun 12.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 52 total | Daily flights: 7.43 average | Most flights: Thursday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.07 | Tue 14.07 | Wed 15.07 | Thu 16.07 | Fri 17.07 | Sat 18.07 | Sun 19.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 73 total | Daily flights: 10.43 average | Most flights: Wednesday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.07 | Tue 21.07 | Wed 22.07 | Thu 23.07 | Fri 24.07 | Sat 25.07 | Sun 26.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 71 total | Daily flights: 10.14 average | Most flights: Monday 6 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Denver to San Diego
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | No |
| Sun Country Airlines | SCX | SY | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in San Diego
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 18°C | 10°C |
| February | 17°C | 10°C |
| March | 18°C | 11°C |
| April | 19°C | 12°C |
| May | 20°C | 14°C |
| June | 22°C | 16°C |
| July | 24°C | 18°C |
| August | 25°C | 19°C |
| September | 25°C | 19°C |
| October | 23°C | 16°C |
| November | 21°C | 13°C |
| December | 17°C | 11°C |
14 day forecast
San Diego travel tips
Want to learn more about San Diego in museums?
Visit Balboa Park – this is not an ordinary park but a huge green space, which houses the famous San Diego Zoo, 15 museums, and a children's railway. The list of museums includes the Museum of Us and several museums dedicated to nature, space, and science.
Do you want to see the very first American heavy aircraft carrier in San Diego?
In the port of San Diego, the aircraft carrier USS Midway is located – the very first heavy American aircraft carrier, launched in 1945. The ship took an active part in the military activities in North Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm. Now you can get on board the ship, explore its interior, inspect the military aircraft stationed on the deck, and chat with the veterans who served on this aircraft carrier.
San Diego budget shopping is possible at Hillcrest
If you are low on budget but want to bring some decent items from San Diego, take a stroll around Hillcrest. You will find budget categories shops, many shops for children, vintage boutiques, and antique shops.
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