SAN - YYC

C$ 109 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Calgary

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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Calgary (SAN-YYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Calgary that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Calgary

Fri, 17 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
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2:05 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.SAN-YYC
3h 20mdirect
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11:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.YYC-SAN
3h 20mdirect
C$ 263WestJet
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Fri, 17 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
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2:05 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.SAN-YYC
3h 20mdirect
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11:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.YYC-SAN
3h 20mdirect
C$ 264WestJet
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Sat, 25 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
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2:05 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.SAN-YYC
3h 20mdirect
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9:20 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.YYC-SAN
3h 25mdirect
C$ 278WestJet
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
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2:11 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.SAN-YYC
6h 59m1 stop
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11:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.YYC-SAN
3h 20mdirect
C$ 280
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Wed, 15 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
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2:11 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.SAN-YYC
6h 59m1 stop
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11:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.YYC-SAN
3h 20mdirect
C$ 284
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Wed, 8 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
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2:11 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.SAN-YYC
6h 59m1 stop
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11:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.YYC-SAN
3h 20mdirect
C$ 285
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Fri, 10 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
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2:05 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.SAN-YYC
3h 20mdirect
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11:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.YYC-SAN
3h 20mdirect
C$ 288WestJet
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Fri, 17 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
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8:11 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.SAN-YYC
12h 59m1 stop
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11:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.YYC-SAN
3h 20mdirect
C$ 292
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Thu, 16 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
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8:11 a.m. - 5:17 p.m.SAN-YYC
8h 06m1 stop
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11:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.YYC-SAN
3h 20mdirect
C$ 293
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Sat, 18 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
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6:15 a.m. - 12:19 p.m.SAN-YYC
5h 04m1 stop
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3:49 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.YYC-SAN
9h 26m1 stop
C$ 350United Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Security lines at SAN peak at 30–35 minutes.
Customs at YYC can be quick, but kiosks may delay.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
WestJet
Cheapest • from C$ 263 (round-trip)
WestJet
Best reviews • 7.2 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 28% price drop
July
Most popular
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Direct flights
5 days a week
There are direct flights from San Diego to Calgary 5 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.
Direct flights
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 263
Typical prices: C$ 356-616
WestJet
Fri 17/10Sat 18/10
SAN - YYC • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 109
Typical prices: C$ 180-688
WestJet
Sat 18/10
SAN - YYC • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Calgary

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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SAN

Security lines at SAN are generally manageable, with peak wait times around 30–35 minutes. Plan accordingly to ensure a smooth departure.

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YYC

At YYC, customs can be quick, but digital kiosks may slow things down. Plan extra time if arriving with other large international flights.

Read more about YYCby Kaitlyn McInnis
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Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon travels every week and makes friends with stray cats wherever he goes. Dogs, too... he once brought one home to the US from the Amalfi Coast. He’s written 6 books, visited 6 continents (still waiting on Antarctica), and would eat ice cream 6 times a day if he could. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner and three cats.

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Kaitlyn McInnis

Kaitlyn McInnis

Expert on YYC

Kaitlyn McInnis

Kaitlyn McInnis

Kaitlyn is a guidebook author and travel writer splitting her time between Atlantic Canada and Istanbul, Türkiye. She has visited over fifty countries and all seven continents, so she is very familiar with many hotels, airports and airlines around the globe. But her favorite type of vacation is sunbathing by the sea with a good book in hand.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Calgary flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Calgary to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Calgary?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Calgary clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Diego to Calgary, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Calgary back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Calgary, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Calgary is August, where tickets cost C$ 335 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 707 and C$ 597 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to Calgary?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 266, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Calgary?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Calgary, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Calgary, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightC$ 109
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 29% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Calgary

When to book flights from San Diego to Calgary

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Calgary based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Calgary

  • Is American Airlines environmentally friendly?

    American Airlines has implemented a fuel efficiency program that has saved many gallons of fuel, reducing carbon emissions. It has partnered with the CarbonFund Foundation to offset its carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy. It also implemented a sustainable catering program that uses compostable and recyclable materials and sources food locally.

  • Which flight alliances connect San Diego and Calgary?

    Star Alliance and One World flight alliances offer flights from San Diego to Calgary. American Airlines, a One World member, offers connecting flights through its hubs. Star Alliance member, United Airlines, provides passengers an extensive network of routes and destinations.

  • Does United Airlines offer dietetic meals?

    United Airlines offers special meals for passengers with special dietary requirements. These meals include vegetarian, kosher, and gluten-free. They also provide halal meals to Muslims that follow Islamic dietary laws. Passengers can request these meals during the booking process at least 24 h before departure.

  • What ticket class does WestJet Airlines offer?

    WestJet offers three class tickets: Economy, Premium, and Business. Economy ticket includes food and beverages and is the most standard ticket class. Premium class offers snacks and drinks, and for flights that are more than 150 minutes, enjoy a Canadian or a globally-inspired meal. Business class has customized pillows and blankets and special dietary meals. They also offer amenity kits that have skincare products.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Calgary?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Calgary was C$ 79 for a one-way ticket and C$ 190 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Calgary?

    United Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Calgary flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Calgary?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Calgary flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Calgary?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Calgary.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Calgary?

    You can catch a direct flight from San Diego to Calgary on on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Calgary?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Calgary.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Calgary?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Calgary from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Calgary?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Calgary with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Calgary?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Calgary from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Calgary

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 157 or less one-way and C$ 124 or less round-trip.
  • Passengers flying from San Diego (SAN) to Calgary (YYC) with Air Canada should expect a layover at Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, while Delta Air Lines has a layover at Salt Lake International Airport (SFC). United Airlines operates a layover at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Alaska Airlines has a stopover at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The duration of these layovers varies depending on which airline you choose.
  • WestJet elite members upgrade to first class using their complimentary annual companion voucher or can bid for an upgrade through the Plus Upgrade program. They can also use a travel credit card that offers perks such as free upgrades. Non-elite members can use WestJet dollars to purchase an upgrade, sign up for WestJet Rewards, and earn points for an upgrade.
  • If you don't want to spend a fortune on a flight, consider flying with Air Canada. It offers basic economy fares for domestic flights and doesn't charge any fee for carry-on baggage. It has an option allowing passengers to pay for flights using Aeroplan miles and offers discounted fares for youth and students. Air Canada has a low-fare finder tool to help find the best deals that suit your budget. It also has flexible booking options with no charge fees.
  • Economy class Delta Air Lines passengers can bring one personal item, a carry-on bag with dimensions of 22 × 14 × 9 inches. All checked bags must not exceed 50 lbs. First and business-class travelers can have one individual thing and two carry-on bags that should not exceed 70 lbs. The dimensions of two carry-on bags for first and business-class passengers should have dimensions of 22 × 14 × 9 inches.
  • Business travelers should consider choosing Alaska Airlines for their San Diego to Calgary flights. It offers a corporate travel program with discounts and rewards for business travelers. It has comfortable seating to help business passengers stay productive and relaxed during their flights. Not only that, but it also offers promotions and deals, making it an affordable and convenient option for corporate travel.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Calgary?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to Calgary.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to Calgary Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to Calgary

Monday

WestJet

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Wednesday

WestJet

WestJet

Friday

WestJet

WestJet

Saturday

WestJet

WestJet

Sunday

WestJet

WestJet

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Direct returns

Calgary to San Diego

Monday

WestJet

WestJet

Wednesday

WestJet

WestJet

Friday

WestJet

WestJet

Saturday

WestJet

WestJet

Sunday

WestJet

WestJet

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Reviews of the top airline flying from San Diego to Calgary

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Calgary. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.2
WestJetOverall score based on 3091 reviews
6.1Entertainment
7.1Comfort
7.9Crew
7.4Boarding
6.2Food
Airline reviews

Our first flight from LAX to Winnipeg was changed but you never informed us at all. It went from a nonstop flight to a stay at Calgary. This impacted our trip negatively as we arrived much later than we planned to. Our returning flight was horrible. The flight was delayed 6 hours!! And we were NOT going to wait that long. The only way we got on our original flight was running there. However all of our suitcases were now coming on the delayed flight. It was the worst experience we ever had flying. I want my money back.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sep 2025YWG - YYC
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Our first flight from LAX to Winnipeg was changed but you never informed us at all. It went from a nonstop flight to a stay at Calgary. This impacted our trip negatively as we arrived much later than we planned to. Our returning flight was horrible. The flight was delayed 6 hours!! And we were NOT going to wait that long. The only way we got on our original flight was running there. However all of our suitcases were now coming on the delayed flight. It was the worst experience we ever had flying. I want my money back.

Please make more option. And be more precise on the type of food you giving. Diner and breakfast can be different

It was generally pretty good, but the check-in and boarding process were a little difficult. Check in was in terminal 2F, but there was a shuttle required to get to the gate, which added significant time. The gate was changed 30 minutes before boarding, which took us by surprise - we did not get the notice until boarding had started. The check in line moved very slowly - the agent was friendly, but did not seem very efficient/urgent given the growing line.

Delays and missed connections were very hard the crew were wonderful but 1 1/2 hours late from Abbotsford to a 4 hour wait in Calgary was too much. I am 79 years old and I didn’t get to my destination until after 1 in the morning. They could have offered a seat in the lounge or a meal. I was very disappointed in the treatment

No dogs! Can we have no dogs in the cabin? Why was there a yappy little dog behind me? Lucky I had ear plugs. Sorry for others without

Our flight was delayed almost 3.5 hours (some of the issue seemed to be weather-related, yes) but NOTHING was offered as an conciliatory gesture for this delay. No food offering or any additional drink offering. There is no entertainment is available on any screen behind the seats. The airlines are so quick to penalize customers for slightest requests for comfort- seat changes, complicated baggage allowances, seating zones which are utterly dehumanizing (ZONE 9? after Zone 4- why? This is so clearly meant to be a message to those that do not have 'loyalty' to this airline to make a distinguishing line in the sand. There is such a lack of humanity in the way people are corralled in and spoken to. So, I don't think airlines should be all that surprised when those some dehumanizing corporate treatment is returned to them when asked. The flight on the way into Calgary was scheduled to arrived at 9:25 and we arrived at 12:45 AM. It is not okay. I would think TWICE and possibly once more before booking with them again. Their overhead bins are small and limited so they bully you into either paying for a $90 checked bag or gate check a lot of people's bags. Often on their website there is no carry-on bag allowance. Beware!

Nice to have free food and reasonable beverages. My seat screen was out. Crew tried to reset it but no good. Would fly WestJet again

Good value, minor delay due to waiting for inbound plane but they gave accurate information about wait time. Able to switch to a seat by my husband thanks to a kind flight attendant

They cancelled and moved my flight with no email or text or any other notice. I discovered this only when I attempted to check in for my flight. Actual flying experience was above average.

Delayed boarding. Delayed taking off. Delayed landing. Missed our connecting flight. Our seats on this plane were not assigned until last minute, splitting up our family with kids. I sat in the last row next to the bathroom with so many people rubbing up against me to get to the bathroom the entire flight.

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