Cheap flights from Vancouver to San Diego from C$ 165

YVR — SAN
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver to San Diego are usually found in January or April, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to San Diego

Sat 28/117:45 a.m. -
2 stops13h 27m
Thu 3/128:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 5/11C$ 532
Wed 25/113:00 p.m. -
2 stops17h 55m
Wed 2/129:58 a.m. -
1 stop13h 01m
Deal found 6/11C$ 533
Fri 27/117:00 a.m. -
1 stop13h 11m
Fri 4/128:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 5/11C$ 535
Fri 18/122:05 p.m. -
1 stop22h 04m
Thu 24/127:53 p.m. -
2 stops27h 06m
Deal found 8/11C$ 536
Fri 27/117:00 a.m. -
1 stop13h 11m
Thu 3/127:51 p.m. -
1 stop15h 49m
Deal found 6/11C$ 538
Sun 6/128:00 a.m. -
1 stop13h 31m
Tue 15/128:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 6/11C$ 539
Tue 24/117:15 a.m. -
1 stop6h 36m
Wed 2/126:15 a.m. -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 6/11C$ 540
Wed 9/128:50 a.m. -
2 stops24h 12m
Fri 18/124:16 p.m. -
2 stops23h 04m
Deal found 9/11C$ 542
Sat 5/128:50 a.m. -
1 stop8h 57m
Sun 13/127:51 p.m. -
3 stops27h 08m
Deal found 6/11C$ 543
Mon 23/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 40m
Wed 2/1212:32 p.m. -
2 stops10h 27m
Deal found 6/11C$ 545
Tue 24/119:15 a.m. -
2 stops10h 56m
Wed 2/129:58 a.m. -
1 stop13h 01m
Deal found 6/11C$ 546
Mon 23/117:00 a.m. -
1 stop13h 11m
Fri 27/111:02 p.m. -
1 stop10h 33m
Deal found 6/11C$ 547

Find flight deals from Vancouver to San Diego

Round-trip from

C$ 531

One-way from

C$ 165

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 660
11/12-21/12
  • 11/12-21/12
  • 5 total stops
  • 41h 00m total
  • Vancouver to San Diego
11/12-31/12
  • 11/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 21m total
  • Vancouver to San Diego
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverSan Diego

YVR Vancouver Intl - SAN San Diego

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Wed 9/12

7:00 a.m.-6:16 p.m.

1 stop12h 16m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 186

VancouverSan Diego

YVR Vancouver Intl - SAN San Diego

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Sun 7/2

2:05 p.m.-2:14 p.m.

1 stop25h 09m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 205

VancouverSan Diego

YVR Vancouver Intl - SAN San Diego

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Mon 21/12

2:35 p.m.-11:53 a.m.

2 stops22h 18m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 291

VancouverSan Diego

YVR Vancouver Intl - SAN San Diego

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Tue 5/1

6:00 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

1 stop7h 40m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 302

VancouverSan Diego

YVR Vancouver Intl - SAN San Diego

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Sat 2/1

2:45 p.m.-1:50 p.m.

1 stop24h 05m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 317
Quickest round-trip

VancouverSan Diego

YVR Vancouver Intl - SAN San Diego

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Wed 6/1

8:20 a.m.-12:53 p.m.

1 stop5h 33m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 339

VancouverSan Diego

YVR Vancouver Intl - SAN San Diego

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Tue 5/1

7:00 a.m.-12:48 p.m.

2 stops6h 48m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 361

VancouverSan Diego

YVR Vancouver Intl - SAN San Diego

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Sat 19/12

7:16 a.m.-2:48 p.m.

1 stop8h 32m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 399

VancouverSan Diego

YVR Vancouver Intl - SAN San Diego

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Thu 19/11

8:26 a.m.-2:58 p.m.

1 stop7h 32m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 404

VancouverSan Diego

YVR Vancouver Intl - SAN San Diego

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Sat 19/12

6:30 p.m.-11:51 p.m.

1 stop6h 21m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 405

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to San Diego

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

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

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$ 404). Flying from Vancouver to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 752). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Vancouver to San Diego in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Vancouver to San Diego flights typically cost between C$ 580 and C$ 794 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 531 on Multiple Airlines (11 Dec-21 Dec).

How often are flights from Vancouver to San Diego delayed?

About 25% 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 25% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 35 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

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.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

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

  • 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 1 inbound flight 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 Alaska Airlines can get you from Vancouver to San Diego in just under 7h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 27m. 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$ 205 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at C$ 208 and C$ 288 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Vancouver to San Diego for 67% 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$ 133. United Airlines flights start at C$ 178 while deals on Delta start at C$ 186 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 Rouge (80%), Air Canada (56%) or United Airlines (53%) 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$ 286. While the most popular route (Vancouver Intl - San Diego) can be booked for C$ 309 on average, our data indicates C$ 642 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$ 404). Flying from Vancouver to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 752). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 205AverageC$ 470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 208AverageC$ 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 288AverageC$ 567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 326AverageC$ 623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 340AverageC$ 669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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