Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Calgary Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-7, which is one hour ahead of San Diego.
Flights from SAN to YYC start from 11:15 — the first with WestJet. The last departure is at 14:05 with WestJet. Overall, you can take your pick of five weekly San Diego International Airport to Calgary Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your SAN to YYC flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Calgary (and then seeing more of Canada!) is a breeze with WestJet. This popular airline has direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary Airport.
WestJet is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating SAN to YYC flights is WestJet. Its services arrive as scheduled 68.57% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Calgary Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SAN and YYC:
San Francisco International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Calgary Airport (YYC)
59 € is currently the best price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Calgary Airport flight. Return flights start from 179 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SAN to YYC if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SAN to YYC.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.
Of all flights departing from San Diego International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
San Diego International Airport is around 5 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.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Calgary Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to SAN:
Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)
If you're coming in on a late San Diego International Airport to Calgary Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near YYC:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Calgary Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and chase adventure across Calgary and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Calgary Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Calgary Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary Airport to central Calgary has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Calgary in November.
When booking your flight from San Diego International Airport to Calgary Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to YYC in February. Temperatures average between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a visit to Edmonton will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
If you want to check out another corner of Canada, head for Kelowna, roughly 402 kilometres west of Calgary. Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park are highlights.