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$68+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — YVR
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Mon 4/21
Mon 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Vancouver are usually found in August or February, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Vancouver

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver (8CA). 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 April 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$123
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$68
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$309
From San Diego to Vancouver
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Vancouver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Vancouver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 6/91:00 pmSAN - YVR
Nonstop3h 07mWestJet
Sun 6/159:05 amYVR - SAN
Nonstop3h 04mWestJet
Deal found 4/16$123
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:35 pmSAN - YVR
1 stop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/301:45 pmYVR - SAN
Nonstop2h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Fri 5/99:59 pmSAN - YVR
1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/117:00 amYVR - SAN
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$148
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/124:55 pmSAN - YVR
Nonstop3h 13mAir Canada
Tue 9/168:55 amYVR - SAN
Nonstop2h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 4/15$153
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sun 5/111:00 pmSAN - YVR
Nonstop3h 07mDelta
Sun 5/189:05 amYVR - SAN
Nonstop3h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/15$236
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/17:55 pmSAN - YVR
1 stop13h 43mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/56:00 amYVR - SAN
2 stops10h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$261

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Vancouver that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Vancouver that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Vancouver

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoVancouver

SAN - YVR

SANYVR

San Diego

Mon 6/9

1:00 pm-4:07 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 6/15

9:05 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

$123

San DiegoVancouver

SAN - YVR

SANYVR

San Diego

Tue 4/29

7:35 pm-10:55 am

1 stop15h 20m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/30

1:45 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$147

San DiegoVancouver

SAN - YVR

SANYVR

San Diego

Fri 5/9

9:59 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 41m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 5/11

7:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$148

San DiegoVancouver

SAN - YVR

SANYVR

San Diego

Wed 7/9

5:00 pm-8:08 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 7/17

6:50 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$158

San DiegoVancouver

SAN - YVR

SANYVR

San Diego

Sun 5/11

1:00 pm-4:07 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 5/18

9:05 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

$236

San DiegoVancouver

SAN - YVR

SANYVR

San Diego

Thu 5/1

7:55 pm-9:38 am

1 stop13h 43m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-4:37 pm

2 stops10h 37m

$261

San DiegoVancouver

SAN - YVR

SANYVR

San Diego

Wed 4/30

7:09 am-6:18 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$68

San DiegoVancouver

SAN - YVR

SANYVR

San Diego

Fri 5/16

6:58 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop27h 27m

$73

San DiegoVancouver

SAN - YVR

SANYVR

San Diego

Thu 6/5

1:00 pm-4:07 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

$90

San DiegoVancouver

SAN - YVR

SANYVR

San Diego

Thu 6/26

2:05 pm-6:55 am

2 stops16h 50m

$92

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Vancouver

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Vancouver from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Vancouver

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Vancouver. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Vancouver is 49 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 Vancouver?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Vancouver (average of $258). Flying from San Diego to Vancouver in July is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 YVR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Vancouver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Vancouver at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 45% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Vancouver?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Vancouver. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Vancouver flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Vancouver

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Vancouver. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 16, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to 8CA are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Vancouver by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Vancouver ranges from 1.4 - 7.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Vancouver when rainfall is around 1.4 in.

Temperature in Vancouver by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Vancouver, 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 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Vancouver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vancouver. 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 Vancouver. Reviews last updated April 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and SWISS from San Diego to Vancouver by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,665 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,806 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Vancouver. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from San Diego to Vancouver, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Vancouver per day. 5 airlines have flights to Vancouver from San Diego on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Vancouver round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Vancouver is WestJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $123 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $156 and $158 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Vancouver for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $68 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and WestJet, with prices starting from $90 and $92, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Vancouver are Jazz (49%), United Airlines (49%) and Air Canada (42%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to Vancouver? While on average our users pay $683, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $64. The most popular route (San Diego - Vancouver Intl), is priced around $128.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Vancouver (average of $258). Flying from San Diego to Vancouver in July is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Vancouver

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Vancouver. 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 April 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$115Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$121Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$157Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$279Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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