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Cheapest round-trip
$369
Typical prices: $359-$564
Delta
Wed 1/17Mon 1/22
SAN - ASE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$235
Typical prices: $238-$414
United Airlines
Thu 9/6
SAN - ASE • 1 stop
When to travel
March
Cheapest • 20% price drop
February
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX)
Cheapest • Avg $469 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 4h 28m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Aspen (SAN-ASE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Aspen

Sun, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 22
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6:15 am - 2:00 pmSAN  San Diego-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
6h 45m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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12:00 pm - 3:20 pmASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SAN San Diego
4h 20m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$369Delta
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
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7:00 am - 12:34 pmSAN  San Diego-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
4h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:20 am - 5:05 pmASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SAN San Diego
6h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$369United Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5
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12:39 pm - 8:33 pmSAN  San Diego-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
6h 54m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:17 pm - 5:17 pmASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SAN San Diego
4h 00m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$369United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
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12:37 pm - 8:31 pmSAN  San Diego-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
6h 54m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:00 am - 11:35 amASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SAN San Diego
4h 35m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$369United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:34 pmSAN  San Diego-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
4h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:20 am - 5:26 pmASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SAN San Diego
7h 06m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$374United Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5
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12:39 pm - 6:27 pmSAN  San Diego-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
4h 48m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:27 am - 5:17 pmASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SAN San Diego
6h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$374United Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:53 amSAN  San Diego-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
4h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:12 pm - 2:57 pmASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SAN San Diego
3h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$389American Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6
United Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 7:50 pmSAN  San Diego-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
4h 20m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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1:40 pm - 5:29 pmASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SAN San Diego
4h 49m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$389United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Oct 5
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 6:28 pmSAN  San Diego-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
6h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 10:27 pmASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SAN San Diego
5h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
$399United Airlines
Sun, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 22
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:53 amSAN  San Diego-ASE Aspen Pitkin County
4h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:19 am - 6:30 pmASE  Aspen Pitkin County-SAN San Diego
9h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$459American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Aspen flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San Diego to Aspen with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Aspen?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Aspen start at $369. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $359 to $564. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $369 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Aspen?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Aspen, it is 20% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 15% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Aspen?

  • March is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Aspen at $361 round-trip.
  • December ($563) and August ($529) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for San Diego to Aspen flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$235
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Flight from San Diego to Aspen

When to book flights from San Diego to Aspen

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Aspen based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Diego to Aspen flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Aspen?

    Flights from San Diego to Aspen usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Aspen Pitkin County (ASE).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Aspen?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Aspen.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Aspen pass through?

    One-stop flights from San Diego to Aspen most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 71% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 2% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Aspen?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the San Diego to Aspen route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $362 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $517, a difference of $155. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from San Diego to Aspen?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Diego to Aspen. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 28m and 6h 33m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Aspen?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from San Diego to Aspen changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $369 to $2,894. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Diego to Aspen looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Diego to Aspen are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $255, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Aspen?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 28m, compared with 5h 03m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and 5h 13m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between San Diego and Aspen?

    Aspen is 1 hour ahead of San Diego (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE)?

    Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $35 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Hertz
    · Budget
    · Sixt
    · Payless
    · Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Aspen flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Diego to Aspen range from $359 to $564, with an average of $449 over the past 12 months. Anything below $359 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking San Diego to Aspen flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $362 - about $155 less than Tuesday (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Aspen trip for March. Fares historically average $361 round-trip in that month - typically $202 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Aspen Pitkin County Airport.
    - The Inn at Aspen

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Diego to Aspen

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Diego (SAN)
Aspen (ASE)