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C$ 111 Find cheap flights from San Diego to Vancouver

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Vancouver departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Vancouver, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Vancouver (SAN-YVR)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Vancouver 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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9:12 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.SAN-YVR
16h 33m2 stops
7:00 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.YVR-SAN
16h 55m2 stops
C$ 267
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
9:12 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.SAN-YVR
16h 33m2 stops
7:00 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.YVR-SAN
16h 55m2 stops
C$ 268
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
1:05 p.m. - 4:17 p.m.SAN-YVR
3h 12mdirect
9:10 a.m. - 12:18 p.m.YVR-SAN
3h 08mdirect
C$ 276WestJet
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Tue, 4 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun
1:05 p.m. - 4:17 p.m.SAN-YVR
3h 12mdirect
9:10 a.m. - 12:17 p.m.YVR-SAN
3h 07mdirect
C$ 301WestJet
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Tue, 28 May - Tue, 4 Jun
12:33 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.SAN-YVR
10h 22m1 stop
9:00 a.m. - 11:57 a.m.YVR-SAN
2h 57mdirect
C$ 315Air Canada
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
6:49 p.m. - 9:51 a.m.SAN-YVR
15h 02m1 stop
6:50 p.m. - 9:47 p.m.YVR-SAN
2h 57mdirect
C$ 348United Airlines
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Fri, 17 May - Mon, 20 May
6:49 p.m. - 11:49 a.m.SAN-YVR
17h 00m1 stop
8:45 a.m. - 11:44 p.m.YVR-SAN
14h 59m1 stop
C$ 356United Airlines
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Mon, 20 May - Tue, 28 May
1:05 p.m. - 4:17 p.m.SAN-YVR
3h 12mdirect
9:10 a.m. - 12:17 p.m.YVR-SAN
3h 07mdirect
C$ 375Delta
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
5:00 p.m. - 8:04 p.m.SAN-YVR
3h 04mdirect
7:00 p.m. - 7:27 a.m.YVR-SAN
12h 27m1 stop
C$ 385Air Canada
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Wed, 26 Jun - Mon, 1 Jul
1:05 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.SAN-YVR
3h 05mdirect
6:23 a.m. - 12:34 p.m.YVR-SAN
6h 11m1 stop
C$ 389Delta
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Thu, 27 Jun - Thu, 4 Jul

Flights from San Diego to Vancouver - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Vancouver on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport, 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 Vancouver Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost C$ 379 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 609 and C$ 606 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Vancouver?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, WestJet offered the best one-way deal for that route, at C$ 111. KAYAK users also found San Diego to Vancouver round-trip flights on WestJet from C$ 276 and on Air Canada from C$ 315.

Which airlines fly direct between San Diego and Vancouver Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport. They are Air Canada and WestJet. The cheapest airline for this route is Air Canada, with the best deal found costing C$ 180. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at WestJet.

How many flights are there between San Diego and Vancouver Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from San Diego and land in Vancouver Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 10m. The most common departure time is 4:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 24 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Diego and Vancouver Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Diego to Vancouver take?

Direct flights from San Diego generally make it to Vancouver in 3h 04m. The flying distance between the two cities is 3,050 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Diego to Vancouver?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 7:00 am and will be landing in Vancouver Intl Airport at 10:10 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Diego to Vancouver?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport jets off at 4:55 pm and lands at 8:05 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

C$ 111
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Diego to Vancouver

When to book flights from San Diego to Vancouver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Vancouver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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 San Diego to Vancouver flights

  • How do I get from Vancouver Airport to downtown Vancouver?

    Downtown Vancouver is about 9 miles away from Vancouver International Airport. Travelers have many options to get there, including taking a taxi, getting a rental car, or using the public train. If you want to go for convenience, a taxi or rental car is the best option since they can take you to any destination in town. However, they are significantly costlier compared to the train. If you want to take the train, you can simply head to the Link Building and follow the signs leading to “Canada Line.”

  • Which airlines have a lounge at San Diego International Airport?

    Delta and United Airlines are the only airlines with a lounge at San Diego International Airport. Therefore, you should consider booking with one of them to enjoy these lounge facilities. Both lounges, the Delta Sky Club and United Club are located on the Mezzanine level of Terminal 2 between Gates 47 and 48. It is also worth mentioning that the airport has two more lounges, The USO Lounge and Airspace Lounge, which are not affiliated with any airlines

  • How do I make my trip from San Diego to Vancouver more sustainable?

    To make your flight more sustainable, consider booking a direct flight instead of multiple connecting flights. This is because direct flights are naturally shorter, resulting in lower carbon emissions. Another way to make your trip sustainable is by using public transport to get to and from the respective airports. Since they carry more people at once, they help to reduce the number of cars on the road.

  • Which is the quickest way to get to San Diego International Airport?

    San Diego International Airport is only about 3 miles from downtown San Diego. The quickest way to the airport would be taking a taxi which takes less than 15min to get to the airport. An alternative would be driving to the airport, which takes a similar amount of time, although you will have to factor in about five to 10min to be spent looking for parking and going from the parking lot to the airport terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport was C$ 81 for a one-way ticket and C$ 195 for a round-trip.

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

    Air Canada, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Vancouver flight route.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Vancouver flight route.

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

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Vancouver, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    There are direct flights from San Diego to Vancouver on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Vancouver, WestJet or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Vancouver are WestJet and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 486 and an overall rating of 7.5, WestJet is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 650 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Vancouver.

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

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

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

    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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

    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 Vancouver from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Vancouver

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 236 or less one-way and C$ 351 or less round-trip.
  • Before boarding your flight to Vancouver, exchange a few US Dollars for Canadian Dollars to allow you to transact more easily while in the city. San Diego International Airport (SAN) has a Travelex currency exchange located post-security near gate 22.
  • To save on plane ticket costs, consider booking connecting flights over direct flights. They are often cheaper since airlines tend to charge an extra fee for the convenience of flying directly.
  • Nursing moms will be happy to hear that Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has a large nursing room near Gate 71. The room features a range of amenities such as club chairs, outlets for pumping, changing tables, and a sink.
  • If you’re traveling with your pet, please ensure that they remain in their safe carriers. In the case of a service animal, they should be leashed for the entire time. The only exception to these requirements is when using the animal relief areas.
  • When booking connecting flights, be sure to choose automatic transfer flights. This is because the alternative, self-transfer, will require you to check yourself into every individual flight.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Diego to Vancouver?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego to Vancouver Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Diego to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Delta, United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Delta, United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada, Delta, United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Delta, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada, Delta, United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Delta, United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Delta, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Vancouver Intl to San Diego

Monday

Air Canada, Delta, United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Delta, United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada, Delta, United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Delta, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada, Delta, United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Delta, United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Delta, +2 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Vancouver found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
21/5Tue
directWestJet
3h 12mSAN-YVR
C$ 111
12/6Wed
1 stop
7h 35mSAN-YVR
C$ 118
14/5Tue
directAir Canada
3h 10mSAN-YVR
C$ 125
11/5Sat
1 stopAir Canada
6h 57mSAN-YVR
C$ 141
24/6Mon
directUnited Airlines
3h 04mSAN-YVR
C$ 146
29/7Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
15h 06mSAN-YVR
C$ 151
11/5Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 56mSAN-YVR
C$ 166
10/10Thu
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
9h 10mSAN-YVR
C$ 196
12/5Sun
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
10h 23mSAN-YVR
C$ 270
11/5Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 56mSAN-YVR
C$ 312

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Vancouver

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Vancouver that are departing in the next 10 days.
10/5Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
15h 02mSAN-YVR
13/5Mon
multi-stopAir Canada
8h 17mYVR-SAN
C$ 331
7/5Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
4h 55mSAN-YVR
15/5Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
5h 42mYVR-SAN
C$ 335
10/5Fri
multi-stop
6h 45mSAN-YVR
13/5Mon
multi-stop
7h 07mYVR-SAN
C$ 354
11/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 56mSAN-YVR
26/5Sun
directDelta
3h 07mYVR-SAN
C$ 379
11/5Sat
multi-stop
20h 35mSAN-YVR
21/5Tue
direct
3h 07mYVR-SAN
C$ 389
11/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 56mSAN-YVR
26/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
5h 58mYVR-SAN
C$ 391
8/5Wed
directUnited Airlines
3h 10mSAN-YVR
15/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 41mYVR-SAN
C$ 572
9/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 18mSAN-YVR
13/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
6h 31mYVR-SAN
C$ 598
9/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 18mSAN-YVR
13/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 07mYVR-SAN
C$ 605
9/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 21mSAN-YVR
12/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
2h 57mYVR-SAN
C$ 770

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San Diego - Vancouver Flights

Departure:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Destination:

Vancouver (YVR)Canada

Return flight deals:

Vancouver - San Diego

Cabin classes:

C$ 226