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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 4:45 pm and lands at 8:02 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 8:32 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 17m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A direct flight from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport takes 3h 17m, covering 3,050 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport range from C$ 525 to C$ 940, with an average of C$ 727 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 525 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the C$ 727 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 419 round-trip via Calgary (YYC), compared to C$ 758 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 118 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Air Canada. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 466 to C$ 2,782. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Air Canada is the only airline on the San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 226, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Avis
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Flights from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Vancouver Intl (YVR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 11m.

One-stop flights from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 52% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 651 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 807, a difference of C$ 156.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air Canada operates flights between San Diego and Vancouver Intl Airport.

Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 48m, compared with 5h 26m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 5h 41m via San Francisco (SFO).

Some of the most popular sights in Vancouver Intl Airport are BC Place Vancouver, Rogers Arena, and Vancouver Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Vancouver Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.