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Cheap flights from Vancouver to San Diego from C$ 146

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SAN
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver to San Diego are usually found in September or June, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 213

One-way from

C$ 146

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 320
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 14/8-17/8
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 11m total
  • Vancouver to San Diego
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 12/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 07m total
  • Vancouver to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 146 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 30 June 2025.

Thu 14/89:05 a.m.YVR - SAN
Nonstop3h 04mWestJet
Sun 17/81:00 p.m.SAN - YVR
Nonstop3h 07mWestJet
Deal found 28/6C$ 213
Wed 13/86:50 p.m.YVR - SAN
Nonstop3h 03mAir Canada
Wed 20/85:00 p.m.SAN - YVR
Nonstop3h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 28/6C$ 235
Thu 10/71:10 p.m.YVR - SAN
Nonstop3h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/712:40 p.m.SAN - YVR
Nonstop3h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6C$ 242
Wed 9/75:15 p.m.YVR - SAN
2 stops16h 57mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/76:15 a.m.SAN - YVR
Nonstop3h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6C$ 271
Tue 12/81:17 p.m.YVR - SAN
2 stops7h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 19/85:51 p.m.SAN - YVR
1 stop6h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/6C$ 301

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Fly from

Vancouver

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Thu 14/8

9:05 a.m.-12:09 p.m.

Nonstop3h 04m

San Diego

Sun 17/8

1:00 p.m.-4:07 p.m.

Nonstop3h 07m

C$ 213

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Wed 13/8

6:50 p.m.-9:53 p.m.

Nonstop3h 03m

San Diego

Wed 20/8

5:00 p.m.-8:08 p.m.

Nonstop3h 08m

C$ 235

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Thu 10/7

1:10 p.m.-4:13 p.m.

Nonstop3h 03m

San Diego

Sun 13/7

12:40 p.m.-3:48 p.m.

Nonstop3h 08m

C$ 242

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Thu 28/8

9:05 a.m.-12:09 p.m.

Nonstop3h 04m

San Diego

Tue 2/9

10:18 p.m.-12:40 p.m.

1 stop14h 22m

C$ 278

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Tue 12/8

1:17 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

2 stops7h 37m

San Diego

Tue 19/8

5:51 p.m.-11:58 p.m.

1 stop6h 07m

C$ 301

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Tue 12/8

8:50 a.m.-11:57 a.m.

Nonstop3h 07m

C$ 146

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Tue 12/8

7:00 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 150

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Mon 21/7

12:00 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop11h 44m

C$ 170

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Tue 5/8

6:00 a.m.-7:18 p.m.

2 stops13h 18m

C$ 182

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Wed 15/10

3:55 p.m.-11:37 a.m.

1 stop19h 42m

C$ 183

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 27 June 2025.

Booking 82 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to San Diego (average of C$ 289). Flying from Vancouver to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 390). 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 30 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Vancouver to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver to San Diego flight should consider departing on Monday 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 Vancouver to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Vancouver to San Diego. 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 30 June 2025.

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

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 30 June 2025.
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.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 5 inbound flights from Vancouver per day from 5 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 4.2 km from San Diego’s city centre.

  • 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$ 213 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and United Airlines, starting at C$ 235 and C$ 242 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Vancouver to San Diego for 47% 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 Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 146. WestJet flights start at C$ 150 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 170 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 Delta (94%), WestJet (93%) or Air Canada (77%) 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$ 120. While the most popular route (Vancouver Intl - San Diego) can be booked for C$ 248 on average our data indicates C$ 227 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to San Diego (average of C$ 289). Flying from Vancouver to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 390). 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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WestJetCheapestC$ 181AverageC$ 292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 258AverageC$ 496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 262AverageC$ 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 265AverageC$ 459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 274AverageC$ 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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