International route
Cheap flights from Vancouver to San Diego
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN). 1,179 miles, 2h 45m nonstop.
YVR to SAN at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,179 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLWNAS9 airlinesAmerican, Delta, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 15all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Vancouver to San Diego
Round trips from $121
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Vancouver to San Diego
9 airlines fly nonstop with 15 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- WSWestJetNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- B6JetBlueConnecting via LAX · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via SFO, LAX · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)UAB62 airlines
- San Francisco (SFO)UA1 airline
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, Southwest and Alaska all fly YVR to SAN nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $121; September 2026 is the most expensive at $166 and up, a difference of $45 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
Destination guide
San Diego: 70 degrees, 70 miles of coastline
San Diego has the most reliable weather of any big US city and an airport ten minutes from downtown. Balboa Park, the zoo, La Jolla's coves and a fish-taco culture make it an easy, relaxed beach trip with strong fare competition from Southwest and Alaska.
Best time to visit: September–November is the warmest ocean and clearest skies. Spring is pleasant but 'May gray' fog is common at the coast; summer is peak for families. Winter is mild and inexpensive.
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Search Vancouver to San DiegoVancouver to San Diego: common questions
How long is the flight from Vancouver to San Diego?
A nonstop flight from Vancouver (YVR) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 2h 45m gate to gate, covering 1,179 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YVR to SAN?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Air Canada and WestJet operate nonstop flights from Vancouver (YVR) to San Diego (SAN), with 15 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX and SFO.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to San Diego?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Vancouver (YVR) to San Diego (SAN), starting at $121 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Vancouver to San Diego flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and San Diego?
San Diego is in the same time zone as Vancouver, so there is no clock change. YVR is on America/Vancouver time and SAN on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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