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Billy Bishop Airport, also known as Toronto Island Airport, is less than 2min from the city centre by ferry. Pedestrians travel for free while passengers with cars must pay a C$ 11 fee.

All taxis are metred but expect to pay around $15 (C$ 20) for a taxi ride from the airport to San Diego’s city centre. Adding a 15% tip to the fare is customary. Unless you have a preferred taxi company, an airport customer service employee will direct you to the first car available in the line outside the terminal. Most cab companies accept credit card payments, but always confirm with the driver first.

You can take bus 992 from the airport to San Diego’s city centre. There are buses leaving from the airport every 15min on weekdays and every 30min on weekends. A one-way ticket costs $2.25 (C$ 3) which must be paid in cash to the bus driver. Please keep in mind that you must pay the exact fare as bus drivers don’t carry change. This bus stops at Broadway and Kettner Boulevard, within walking distance from trolley stations America Plaza, Courthouse and Santa Fe Depot.

You can use a rideshare service to travel from the airport to San Diego’s city centre. Rideshare services must pick up passengers from a designated area at the airport’s Transportation Plaza, within walking distance from Terminal 2. For convenience, order your car only when you’ve reached the designated pick up location.

It is good practice to arrive early so you can bet the long queues and waiting times at the security checks. Generally, most passengers arrive 2 hours before departure to allow enough time for scrutiny and clearance. You may also check with your preferred airline for the airport arrival schedule.

San Diego Airport’s security check is a fairly straightforward and quick process. On average, you can take about 15 minutes to obtain security clearance at the terminal. However, sometimes it takes a shorter time, depending on the traffic.

Yes. You can upgrade your class to a higher level even after booking a flight. Assuming you booked economy class, you can upgrade to first class at a discounted fee. Moreover, airlines usually send an email after booking your ticket, asking if you wish to swipe a class.

San Diego is a top-rated international airport in California. Although it is the largest commercial airport in San Diego County, no airline maintains an active hub in the airport. However, it is a significant focus airport for airlines such as Alaska, Southwest, Pacific South West, and West Air.

Among airlines operating Toronto to San Diego 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.

Only Air Canada operates flights between Toronto and San Diego.

Flights from Toronto to San Diego may depart from several airports in Toronto area, including Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), Toronto Island (YTZ) and Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ). Flights usually arrive at San Diego (SAN).

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
• Jazz: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Toronto to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 461 round-trip via Newark (EWR), compared to C$ 687 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 34–C$ 95 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Toronto to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 10% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Toronto to San Diego route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 642 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 759, a difference of C$ 117. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Toronto to San Diego route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 46 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are San Diego Convention Center, B Street Cruise Ship Terminal, and Mission Beach. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Toronto to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 9:20 am and lands at 2:48 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:00 am and lands at 3:28 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 21% above the route average of C$ 672. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Toronto to San Diego takes 5h 28m, covering 5,605 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 498 to C$ 2,762. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Toronto to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 346, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Air Canada is the only airline operating Toronto to San Diego flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 36m, compared with 7h 47m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 58m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

San Diego is 3 hours behind Toronto (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Toronto to San Diego range from C$ 553 to C$ 861, with an average of C$ 672 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 553 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Toronto to San Diego flights:

• • Air Canada
• • United Airlines