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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 348
Typical prices: C$ 282-C$ 652
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Sun 6/9Mon 21/9
SAN - YVR • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 695
Typical prices: C$ 303-C$ 704
Air Canada
Thu 1/10Mon 5/10
SAN - YVR • Direct
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 565 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 49m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 55% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Vancouver

Sun, 6 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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10:00 a.m. - 10:35 p.m.
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YVR
12h 35m
2 stops
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6:00 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
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SAN
8h 10m
1 stop
C$ 348Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
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9:03 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
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YVR
17h 37m
2 stops
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6:45 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
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7h 25m
1 stop
C$ 348Multiple Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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10:00 a.m. - 10:35 p.m.
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YVR
12h 35m
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6:45 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
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7h 25m
1 stop
C$ 348Multiple Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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9:57 a.m. - 6:25 p.m.
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YVR
7h 28m
1 stop
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4:25 p.m. - 8:02 a.m.
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16h 37m
1 stop
C$ 348Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
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6:25 a.m. - 9:40 p.m.
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YVR
15h 15m
2 stops
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7:30 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
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6h 40m
1 stop
C$ 350Multiple Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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6:25 a.m. - 7:55 p.m.
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YVR
13h 30m
1 stop
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9:40 a.m. - 8:14 p.m.
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10h 34m
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C$ 351Multiple Airlines
Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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9:03 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
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YVR
19h 12m
1 stop
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3:40 p.m. - 4:59 p.m.
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25h 19m
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C$ 351Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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5:54 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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YVR
26h 36m
1 stop
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6:45 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
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7h 25m
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C$ 353Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
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12:35 p.m. - 3:52 p.m.
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YVR
3h 17mdirect
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8:50 a.m. - 11:47 a.m.
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2h 57mdirect
C$ 695Air Canada
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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12:35 p.m. - 3:49 p.m.
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YVR
3h 14mdirect
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8:50 a.m. - 11:47 a.m.
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2h 57mdirect
C$ 719Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Vancouver flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport departing in October.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Vancouver Intl Airport from San Diego usually cost between C$ 261 and C$ 763 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 348 on Multiple Airlines (1 Oct–5 Oct).

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

The average price of all round-trip 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 Sunday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Wednesdays 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 round-trip 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 September, where tickets cost C$ 386 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 819 and C$ 797 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport?

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$ 324, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Vancouver Intl Airport, 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 Vancouver Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Vancouver

 
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Low season

November

Cheapest flight

C$ 268
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 37% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 30% lower on average.
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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.
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FAQs for booking San Diego to Vancouver flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport was C$ 268 for a one-way ticket and C$ 348 for a round-trip.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Vancouver flight route: Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines, Lufthansa, Asiana Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue.

  • 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Vancouver.

  • 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 Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Vancouver are WestJet and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of C$ 278 and an overall rating of 7.2, WestJet is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 693 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 340 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Vancouver?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to Vancouver Intl.
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Direct departures

San Diego to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada

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Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

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Thursday

Air Canada

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Friday

Air Canada

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Saturday

Air Canada

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Sunday

Air Canada

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Vancouver Intl to San Diego

Monday

Air Canada

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Diego to Vancouver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Vancouver. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Vancouver? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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WestJetOverall score based on 3415 reviews
6.2Food
7.4Boarding
6.1Entertainment
7.0Comfort
7.9Crew
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Flight was good, crew was excellent. No complaints at all

8.0 ExcellentLaura, Jan 2026
PHX - YVR
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Flight was good, crew was excellent. No complaints at all

Delayed 3 times in a row for 4 hours total. Incrementally pushing back the flight claiming gate delays but they eventually changed the actual plane, due to technical issues. This strategy to avoid compensation to passengers is unprofessional.

The trip from LAX to Calgary was aboard a 737-700, which is more than twenty years old. Service was fine, and the food was good, but there was no inflight entertainment, and no WiFi. The flight from Calgary to Vancouver was also delayed more than an hour, due to congestion on the Calgary tarmac. And no food service, but there was in-flight WiFi which made a big difference.

Kayak was the problem! The tickets we bought did not allow for carry on or checked luggage and we ended up paying more for those services than the tickets! The paperwork Kayak provided for the receipt left the luggage policy for Westair intentionally blank. This was intentionally decietful on Kayak's part. Our additional cost was over $400.00! I will be calling customer service today asking for refunds and I will keep you informed on any review sites as I can. Keith

Plane changed to one with no entertainment system or ability to serve hot meals

Horrible. I checked out myself that it seems that I can have a free carry-on. But they ask me to pay $75 when we are nearly boarding. It was tricky during check out that make you mistake that you can have a carry-on beside your personal item. Also they ask $75 in the airport instead of $35 during checkout. So the whole process is designed to make you this mistake

Flight was delayed. Arrived in Vancouver at 3 am. Not a great experience.

Credit to the check-in staff for offering no-charge to check our carryon. We had 2 checked suitcases already, and it was easier instead of at the gate.

We requested 2 wheel chairs upon arrival. On board an attendant told us to remain in our seats until everyone was off the plane. we were in row 11 and thought we would be off early. After all were off, a different attendant said we should leave, and that the chairs were gone. One was available for my friend who had just spent 9 days in hospital but I had to walk quite some distance. Eventually a cart arrived to take us the rest of the way. This was over an hour after our arrival. The staff at the terminal did their best to help us but if we had been allowed off with the other passengers, our ride home would have been an hour earlier.

That travel day was a gong show from the start checkin wasn’t possible so we all showed 3 hours early and waited 2 hours to check in to fly

The flight attendants went out of their way to help me align everything so I can catch my connection as soon as we landed

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

Plane was old, cabin was small, overhead bins were small, seats really uncomfortable, no seat-back entertainment

I had a disappointing experience at the San Diego airport with one of your gate agents. Despite being in Zone 4 and traveling with a standard carry-on bag that has never been an issue (30 flights in Q4 alone), the tall, blonde gentleman forced me to gate-check my bag. When I politely asked if we could verify the bag’s size, he became confrontational, even threatening to deny me boarding twice. His behavior appeared erratic and unprofessional, projecting a negative attitude onto passengers, as if he was going through something mentally. Notably, there was ample overhead space once all passengers had boarded. In contrast, the tall, older Asian agent handled the situation with professionalism and calmness, making a clear effort to de-escalate. As an avid traveler, this unnecessary inconvenience set a frustrating tone for my trip to Asia.

Everything went smoothly and as expected. We were on time and one flight arrived early.

Short flight, crew members were very nice, so much so I'll take the return flight next weekend

It was fast and smooth. Flight attendants were really nice 👍🏾

Good seat space and nice crew. Bit out of date LCD.

It was a great flight. Easy. The seats were a bit small so everyone was crammed on there but otherwise 2 1/2 hours flew by. (pun intended.)

Easy nonstop flight. Nice crew. Full flight. Limited meals for purchase- only snack candy bars were available. No inflight movies.

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