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Flight deals from San Diego International to Vancouver

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Vancouver? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 210 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Vancouver.182 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 182 €, select.
Vancouver.186 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 186 €, select.
Vancouver.197 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 197 €, select.
Vancouver.199 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 199 €, select.
Vancouver.203 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 203 €, select.
Vancouver.204 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 204 €, select.
Vancouver.210 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 210 €, select.
Vancouver.263 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 263 €, select.
Vancouver.264 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 264 €, select.
Vancouver.274 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 274 €, select.
Vancouver.291 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 291 €, select.
Vancouver.313 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 313 €, select.
Vancouver.345 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 345 €, select.
Vancouver.346 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 346 €, select.
Vancouver.366 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 May, returning Sun, 6 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 6 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 366 €, select.
Vancouver.397 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 397 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Vancouver

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Vancouver flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
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Aug
from 210 €
Sep
from 186 €
Oct
from 197 €
Nov
from 199 €
Dec
from 264 €
Jan
from 274 €
Feb
from 313 €
Mar
from 397 €
Apr
from 428 €
May
from 436 €
Jun
from 432 €

Direct flights from San Diego International to Vancouver

Alternative San Diego International to Vancouver routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Diego International to Vancouver? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Vancouver Coal Harbour

3km from central Vancouver
Closest
from 399 €
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Vancouver International

10km from central Vancouver
Cheapest
from 182 €
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Sechelt

52km from central Vancouver
from 394 €
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Ganges Harbor

54km from central Vancouver
from 716 €
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Nanaimo

60km from central Vancouver
from 279 €
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Nanaimo Harbour

61km from central Vancouver
from 341 €
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Abbotsford

61km from central Vancouver
from 224 €
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San Diego to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found182 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week189

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Vancouver: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Vancouver: Vancouver Coal Harbour, Vancouver International, Sechelt, Ganges Harbor, Nanaimo, Nanaimo Harbour, and Abbotsford.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Vancouver is 182 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Vancouver.
Air Canada, United and Jazz Air fly direct from San Diego International to Vancouver.
As of July 2026, there are 189 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Vancouver.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Vancouver is usually September.
If you're flying from San Diego International Airport, the cheapest airport near Vancouver is Vancouver International – which is 9.7 km away from the centre of Vancouver. We've found flights into this airport from 182 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Vancouver on Monday, 28 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Vancouver but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Vancouver, when it usually averages around 20°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging -1°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Air Canada offer the cheapest flight tickets to Vancouver.

Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Vancouver: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Vancouver is 3 hours 5 minutes.

  • Vancouver and San Diego (where San Diego International Airport is located) are both in the UTC-8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.

  • With 18 weekly flights between the two airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 06:15. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from SAN to YVR is with Air Canada at 20:10.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SAN to Vancouver flight.

  • Flying over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Direct San Diego International Airport to Vancouver tickets are available for booking. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will be where your journey ends.

  • Air Canada is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Vancouver.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from SAN to Vancouver, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    • Calgary International Airport (YYC)

  • SAN is around 3 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel close to SAN? If you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Vancouver, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Vancouver

  • The best price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Vancouver flight is 78 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 182 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from SAN to Vancouver, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your San Diego International Airport to Vancouver ticket.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from SAN to Vancouver is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Vancouver.

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Diego International Airport to Vancouver. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:

  • Reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from SAN to Vancouver can help you lock in the best possible rate.

Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)

  • Central Vancouver is around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH). Once your flight from San Diego International Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 5 minutes.

  • You can expect the trip to take about 10 minutes on public transport.

  • There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near CXH. Unwind and get cosy after your SAN to Vancouver flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Generally, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Secure your ride from CXH the moment you know your dates.

Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

  • Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from San Diego International Airport to Vancouver has touched down. Central Vancouver is about 72 kilometres from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.

  • The journey will take around 2 hours 30 minutes by public transport.

  • If you don't want to make your way into the centre, find a hotel close to YXX. Check in to one of these stays after your SAN to Vancouver flight:

  • If you're searching for a specific kind of vehicle, book your ride from YXX about one week ahead of your flight from San Diego International Airport to Vancouver. This gives you a higher chance of getting the car you prefer, on top of a better deal.

Best time to go to Vancouver

  • January is the quietest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Vancouver, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Vancouver based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your San Diego International Airport to Vancouver plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

  • February has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SAN to Vancouver around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Vancouver

  • Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from San Diego International Airport to Vancouver, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Downtown Vancouver are must-visits when exploring Vancouver.

Explore more of Canada

  • Kelowna is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.

  • Around 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver, Kamloops is another favourite stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at St. Paul's Cathedral, Riverside Park and Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Diego to Vancouver

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