Banff

$62+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Banff, Canada

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SAN — YYC
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from San Diego to Banff are usually found in January or September, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Banff

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Banff (B4N). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$201
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$85
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$315
From San Diego to Banff
One-way flight from San Diego to Banff
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($3 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Banff
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Banff. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/48:10 amSAN - YYC
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/74:35 pmYYC - SAN
1 stop8h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/181:00 pmSAN - YYC
1 stop6h 00mWestJet
Sun 5/257:00 amYYC - SAN
1 stop6h 09mWestJet
Deal found 1/20$228
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/277:43 pmSAN - YYC
1 stop15h 45mAir Canada
Sat 2/18:15 amYYC - SAN
1 stop7h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/174:49 pmSAN - YYC
1 stop18h 01mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/206:29 amYYC - SAN
1 stop18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/198:50 amSAN - YYC
1 stop10h 54mDelta
Sat 5/247:15 amYYC - SAN
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 1/20$348

Find flights from San Diego to Banff within your budget

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Tue 3/4

8:10 am-11:50 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Calgary

Fri 3/7

4:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$206

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Sun 5/18

1:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Calgary

Sun 5/25

7:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$228

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Mon 3/17

7:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Calgary

Tue 3/25

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 05m

$275

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Mon 2/17

4:49 pm-11:50 am

1 stop18h 01m

Calgary

Thu 2/20

6:29 am-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$320

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Mon 5/19

8:50 am-8:44 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Calgary

Sat 5/24

7:15 am-12:33 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$348

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Tue 2/18

9:17 pm-6:09 pm

2 stops19h 52m

Calgary

Tue 2/25

6:59 pm-7:40 am

2 stops13h 41m

$397

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Tue 3/11

12:10 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$62

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Tue 4/29

2:05 pm-6:24 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$81

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Fri 2/28

4:00 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 15m

$102

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Mon 3/3

7:00 am-9:41 pm

1 stop13h 41m

$114

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Banff

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Banff

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Banff?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Banff. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Banff is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Banff?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Banff (average of $300). Flying from San Diego to Banff in March is currently the most expensive (average of $467). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to B4N?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Banff. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Banff, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Banff by month

Plan your trip to Banff by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Banff ranges from 0.4 - 3.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Banff when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Banff by month

Plan your trip to Banff by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Banff, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Banff

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Banff. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Banff. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Canada, Delta and WestJet from San Diego to Banff. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.2
Good
2,829 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.0
Good
8,635 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Banff?

    If you book a flight to Banff from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 0 flights from San Diego to Banff per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Banff flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Banff one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $92 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $102 and Delta from $138 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Banff?

    Consider Aeromexico (57%), Delta (54%) or WestJet (54%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Banff.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Banff?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to Banff? While on average our users pay $1,042, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $116. The most popular route (San Diego - Calgary), is priced around $166.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Banff that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Banff flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Banff?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Banff.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Banff?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Banff by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Banff?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Banff (average of $300). Flying from San Diego to Banff in March is currently the most expensive (average of $467). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Banff

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Banff. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$147Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$211Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$263Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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