Travelling from San Diego to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out where you'll catch your flight from San Diego to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN). Explore your options for taking off from San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), two of the city's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 25 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct San Diego to Yampa Valley Airport flight.
Hayden is one hour ahead of San Diego. Yampa Valley Airport is located in Hayden, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from San Diego to HDN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Take the express route from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Nonstop flights from San Diego to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) operate from here.
When departing from SAN, you can catch a direct flight from San Diego to Yampa Valley Airport with Alaska Airlines.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between SAN and HDN is Alaska Airlines.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Alaska Airlines.
SAN is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Diego to Yampa Valley Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near San Diego International Airport:
Of the departures from San Diego International Airport, 71.38% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
You can reach CLD from the centre of San Diego in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 15 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near McClellan-Palomar Airport the day before your San Diego to HDN flight:
About Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)
Begin your adventure by picking up a Yampa Valley Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Enterprise or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Hayden and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your San Diego to Yampa Valley Airport flight.
The street address for HDN is 11005 Routt County Road 51A.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Yampa Valley Airport is P16,133. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P10,744. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from San Diego to HDN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)
April is the quietest month for flights from San Diego to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN), while January is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Hayden based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Hayden is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your San Diego to HDN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from San Diego to Yampa Valley Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Hayden has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 209 kilometres south-east of Hayden, a trip to Denver will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station and Ballpark.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Colorado Springs, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Hayden. Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon are key reasons to visit.
