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C$ 90 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Vancouver

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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Vancouver

Thu, 18 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
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6:15 a.m. - 10:25 p.m.SAN-YVR
16h 10m1 stop
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3:55 p.m. - 10:26 p.m.YVR-SAN
6h 31m1 stop
C$ 239
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Thu, 18 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
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8:25 a.m. - 10:25 p.m.SAN-YVR
14h 00m1 stop
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3:55 p.m. - 10:26 p.m.YVR-SAN
6h 31m1 stop
C$ 240
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
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1:00 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.SAN-YVR
3h 10mdirect
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9:05 a.m. - 12:08 p.m.YVR-SAN
3h 03mdirect
C$ 241WestJet
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Mon, 8 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
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6:15 a.m. - 10:25 p.m.SAN-YVR
16h 10m1 stop
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3:55 p.m. - 10:26 p.m.YVR-SAN
6h 31m1 stop
C$ 246
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Thu, 18 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
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1:00 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.SAN-YVR
3h 10mdirect
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9:05 a.m. - 12:08 p.m.YVR-SAN
3h 03mdirect
C$ 252WestJet
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
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6:15 a.m. - 10:25 p.m.SAN-YVR
16h 10m1 stop
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3:55 p.m. - 10:26 p.m.YVR-SAN
6h 31m1 stop
C$ 255
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Thu, 25 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
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1:00 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.SAN-YVR
3h 10mdirect
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9:05 a.m. - 12:08 p.m.YVR-SAN
3h 03mdirect
C$ 257WestJet
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
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8:24 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.SAN-YVR
28h 16m1 stop
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9:05 a.m. - 12:08 p.m.YVR-SAN
3h 03mdirect
C$ 258
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Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
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11:15 a.m. - 5:35 p.m.SAN-YVR
6h 20m1 stop
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9:05 a.m. - 12:08 p.m.YVR-SAN
3h 03mdirect
C$ 259WestJet
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Wed, 20 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
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6:32 p.m. - 9:51 a.m.SAN-YVR
15h 19m1 stop
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12:40 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.YVR-SAN
11h 35m1 stop
C$ 313United Airlines
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Vancouver

 
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.
Airlines
Air Canada

Air Canada's Preferred Economy seats offer 10 cm extra legroom, ideal for added comfort.


Check-in online 24 hours before to avoid queues and ensure a smoother experience.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers 15 cm more legroom than standard economy, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

WestJet

WestJet's Premium cabin offers two free checked bags and priority boarding for convenience.


Bid for upgrades to Business or Premium class for a potentially great deal.

Read more about WestJetby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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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.

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 Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays 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 August, where tickets cost C$ 332 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 676 and C$ 646 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 163 on average.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flightC$ 90
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 49% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower 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

  • 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$ 65 for a one-way ticket and C$ 173 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, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Lufthansa.

  • 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, United Airlines or WestJet?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Vancouver are United Airlines and WestJet. With an average price for the route of C$ 481 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. WestJet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 272 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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$ 167 or less one-way and C$ 202 or less round-trip.

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

Direct departures

San Diego to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,United Airlines

Air Canada,United Airlines

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,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada,United Airlines

Air Canada,United Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

Vancouver Intl to San Diego

Monday

Air Canada,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,United Airlines

Air Canada,United Airlines

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,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada,United Airlines

Air Canada,United Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Delta, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 3 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8900 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

6.0 GoodLeilani, Jul 2025SFO - KOA
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I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

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.

From vancouver go calgary nd vice vetsa fligjt was delayed

Asked to cancel flight 6 days in advance of flight back to St. Louis, MO. Would not allow. No credit either.

Crew was nice especially by North American standards. Bad good. No entertainment screens. Terrible WiFi

This flight was better than the first. Two of the flight attendants were wonderful at supporting m through nausea and vomiting through the flight. No tv, no food, very interesting. I’ve never paid for wifi (just the $3 chatting) until these 2 flights. This experience has changed my opinion on layovers. Idk if I’ll ever do one again

West Jet flight was cancelled and I was not notified. I found out when I tried to check in on-line. Spent 4 hours on the phone with West Jet and Just Fly trying to figure what happened.

Not the greatest experience everything was pretty mediocre. My seat was by the washroom in the aisle and was not located well as everyone past each other people were right in my seat and space.

We didn’t make the flight due to Delta’s check in line moving too slow.

The flight was ahead of schedule. A half glass of juice and a cookie is pathetic! No entertainment possibilities. Not even a plug-in for phone or IPad if you wanted to watch a downloaded movie. Back to flying Air Canada!

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

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

Aircraft had technical issues. After 3 hours of trying to resolve, flight was cancelled. Was booked on a flight leaving 12 hours after intended departure. Now on 4 flights instead of 2 and a day late to my destination.

Before final boarding, my husband and I — both seniors — were told that we could not bring our carry-on bags with us due to being in Zone 6. The staff took our bags with little explanation, stating it was policy. While we understand boarding procedures may vary by zone, the way we were spoken to was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. We felt disrespected and singled out, and the interaction left us deeply uncomfortable. As seniors, we expect to be treated with courtesy and dignity, especially during travel when accommodations and communication matter most. We hope you will look into this matter and ensure better training for staff in handling such situations with more empathy and professionalism.

Easy boarding and comfortable seating were plusses. Enjoyed the experience and good service from the captain and crew. Many thanks...!

All was good except for the seats, not very comfy.

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

It was delayed by almost 90 minutes and that messed up our plans but it was beyond UA’s control that is what we heard

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

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

Excellent crew, great food despite catering issues. We need more people like this.

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