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Cheap flights from Vancouver to San Diego from C$ 178

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SAN
26 Apr — 3 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver to San Diego are usually found in July or September, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2026.

Sat 9/56:45 a.m.
YVR
-
SAN
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/51:38 p.m.
SAN
-
YVR
1 stop6h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 374
Mon 13/44:35 p.m.
YVR
-
SAN
1 stop18h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/43:19 p.m.
SAN
-
YVR
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3C$ 376
Wed 22/43:30 p.m.
YVR
-
SAN
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/56:44 p.m.
SAN
-
YVR
1 stop26h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 379
Tue 14/49:10 a.m.
YVR
-
SAN
1 stop26h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/47:23 p.m.
SAN
-
YVR
1 stop28h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 383
Sat 23/56:45 a.m.
YVR
-
SAN
1 stop7h 25m
WestJet
Tue 26/53:30 p.m.
SAN
-
YVR
1 stop17h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 25/3C$ 387
Fri 17/44:35 p.m.
YVR
-
SAN
1 stop21h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/49:19 a.m.
SAN
-
YVR
1 stop11h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 390
Wed 22/43:30 p.m.
YVR
-
SAN
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/512:30 p.m.
SAN
-
YVR
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 393
Tue 14/41:45 p.m.
YVR
-
SAN
2 stops21h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/48:59 p.m.
SAN
-
YVR
1 stop24h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 394
Wed 22/43:30 p.m.
YVR
-
SAN
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/59:19 a.m.
SAN
-
YVR
1 stop11h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 396
Wed 22/43:45 p.m.
YVR
-
SAN
2 stops26h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/49:19 a.m.
SAN
-
YVR
1 stop11h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 401
Sun 26/412:35 p.m.
YVR
-
SAN
1 stop19h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/56:44 p.m.
SAN
-
YVR
1 stop26h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 403

Find flight deals from Vancouver to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver (8CA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 27 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 374

One-way from

C$ 178

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 747
9/5-11/5
  • 9/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 09m total
  • Vancouver to San Diego
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6/5
  • 6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 42m total
  • Vancouver to San Diego
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Thu 23/4

6:35 a.m.-12:08 p.m.

1 stop5h 33m

San Diego

Sat 25/4

3:35 p.m.-11:01 p.m.

1 stop7h 26m

C$ 454

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Wed 29/4

7:23 a.m.-12:38 p.m.

1 stop5h 15m

San Diego

Thu 30/4

3:30 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 05m

C$ 458

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Fri 5/6

7:30 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

San Diego

Mon 8/6

1:36 p.m.-6:46 p.m.

1 stop5h 10m

C$ 466

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Mon 27/4

6:45 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop7h 25m

San Diego

Thu 30/4

3:30 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 05m

C$ 476

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Mon 1/6

9:47 a.m.-10:49 p.m.

1 stop13h 02m

San Diego

Tue 9/6

11:55 a.m.-11:22 p.m.

1 stop11h 27m

C$ 493

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Sat 25/4

10:30 a.m.-5:38 p.m.

1 stop7h 08m

San Diego

Sat 2/5

7:35 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop14h 05m

C$ 495

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Wed 1/7

2:20 p.m.-8:46 p.m.

1 stop6h 26m

San Diego

Wed 8/7

6:27 p.m.-11:22 p.m.

1 stop4h 55m

C$ 495

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Thu 17/9

6:20 a.m.-12:37 p.m.

1 stop6h 17m

San Diego

Thu 1/10

3:20 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop7h 05m

C$ 495

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Wed 8/7

6:15 a.m.-12:39 p.m.

1 stop6h 24m

San Diego

Sun 16/8

10:00 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

1 stop5h 05m

C$ 495

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Tue 22/9

5:15 p.m.-10:48 p.m.

1 stop5h 33m

San Diego

Sat 3/10

1:35 p.m.-8:44 p.m.

1 stop7h 09m

C$ 495

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to San Diego

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Vancouver to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to San Diego (average of C$ 126). Flying from Vancouver to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 191). 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 YVR to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 March 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Vancouver to San Diego in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Vancouver to San Diego?

How often are flights from Vancouver to San Diego delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Vancouver and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Vancouver to San Diego flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Vancouver to San Diego flights?

Over the past year, Air Canada has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated 27 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Vancouver to San Diego, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,123 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,123 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,123 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,342 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,123 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,493 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,123 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,302 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,123 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,848 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,123 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Vancouver?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from Vancouver. On average, San Diego has 2 inbound flights from Vancouver per day from 5 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 4.2 km from San Diego’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver to San Diego?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Vancouver to San Diego in just under 5h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 29m. The distance from Vancouver to San Diego is about 1896 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Vancouver to San Diego is WestJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 176 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at C$ 177 and C$ 208 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Vancouver to San Diego for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 122. Air Canada flights start at C$ 160 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 168 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Vancouver to San Diego consider choosing Air Canada (69%), Jazz (69%) or United Airlines (69%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 239. While the most popular route (Vancouver Intl - San Diego) can be booked for C$ 374 on average, our data indicates C$ 534 when flying from Vancouver to San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to San Diego (average of C$ 126). Flying from Vancouver to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 191). 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 Vancouver to San Diego

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver to San Diego. 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 176AverageC$ 247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 177AverageC$ 358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 208AverageC$ 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 225AverageC$ 497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 289AverageC$ 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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