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C$ 127 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

Fri, 16 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
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12:35 p.m. - 7:18 a.m.SAN-YVR
18h 43m1 stop
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5:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.YVR-SAN
6h 15m1 stop
C$ 270WestJet
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Fri, 12 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
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12:35 p.m. - 10:44 p.m.SAN-YVR
10h 09m2 stops
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5:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.YVR-SAN
6h 15m1 stop
C$ 273WestJet
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Wed, 19 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
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8:00 a.m. - 4:31 p.m.SAN-YVR
8h 31m1 stop
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5:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.YVR-SAN
6h 15m1 stop
C$ 274Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 p.m. - 10:44 p.m.SAN-YVR
10h 09m2 stops
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3:40 p.m. - 12:11 p.m.YVR-SAN
20h 31m1 stop
C$ 283Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
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1:33 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.SAN-YVR
8h 47m1 stop
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5:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.YVR-SAN
6h 15m1 stop
C$ 284Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 27 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:39 a.m. - 4:31 p.m.SAN-YVR
7h 52m1 stop
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5:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.YVR-SAN
6h 15m1 stop
C$ 285Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
Delta Logo
11:05 a.m. - 6:44 p.m.SAN-YVR
7h 39m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.YVR-SAN
6h 30m1 stop
C$ 340Delta
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 18 Jan
Delta Logo
11:05 a.m. - 6:44 p.m.SAN-YVR
7h 39m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:25 a.m. - 12:48 p.m.YVR-SAN
5h 23m1 stop
C$ 345Delta
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Tue, 3 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:25 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.SAN-YVR
6h 45m1 stop
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5:45 p.m. - 12:07 a.m.YVR-SAN
6h 22m1 stop
C$ 350Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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10:30 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.SAN-YVR
8h 15m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:55 a.m. - 3:29 p.m.YVR-SAN
7h 34m1 stop
C$ 364Alaska Airlines
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Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
United's Economy Plus offers 15 cm more legroom.
WestJet's Premium cabin includes two free checked bags.
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WestJet
Cheapest • from C$ 270 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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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 65% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 30% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 270
Overall average: C$ 414
WestJet
Fri 16/1Wed 21/1
SAN - YVR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 390
Typical prices: C$ 176-C$ 579
Air Canada
Thu 2/4Wed 8/4
SAN - YVR • Direct
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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 Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, 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$ 301 (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$ 670 and C$ 655 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$ 265 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 65% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightC$ 127
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% 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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Vancouver Intl Airport was C$ 127 for a one-way ticket and C$ 270 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, Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Lufthansa, and American Airlines.

  • 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, 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$ 502 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$ 263 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$ 277 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

Air Canada

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

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Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Vancouver Intl to San Diego

Monday

Air Canada

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Thursday

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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 9001 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
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Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Oct 2025SFO - PTY
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Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

Counter representative refused to check my luggage despite paying for it in advance

Did not like the seat selection which was poor.? My daughter and I never did get seats together because it all took place at the last minute and we had to accept whatever seats were left

There is no snack and nit much that would be considered gluten free in yiur food selections. One of your snacks should be a gluten free cookie or small bar etc. maybe it was me but I didn’t see any free movies just internet connection and YouTube .

my wife got very sick and we did not travel . we booked and bought the travel insurance and dot nothing but hassle and a triangle of stress in trying to make the insurance claim I called in and was told they would not give me anything in writing to say they would not refund my money back this make it impossible to file the claim I will never book with Kayak again.

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

Leaving the same day as planned would've been better

No internet, not even westjet connect makes for a boring flight

I like the web site, prompt notifications, website checks in process, and airport check in. The flight attendants are attentive and polite. The return flight was 2 hours late and reason vine doesn't sound like an unplanned and unexpected issue (scheduled plane maintenance).

Good, a bit cramped in the seat as my neighbour was a bit large

From vancouver go calgary nd vice vetsa fligjt was delayed

Boarding was so so after zone 3 was called all other zones went in

For goodness sake, board from the back of the plane to the front and assign overhead space. It would fix everything. Seriously.

Fair. What's the point of partnering with United if we cannot use the lounge. My wife is a frequent flier with United but we were refused access to Air Canada lounge

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

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

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

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...!

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

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.

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