Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Calgary is one hour ahead of San Diego and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from SAN to YYC start from 12:35 — the earliest with WestJet. The last departure is at 13:40 with WestJet. Overall, you can choose from five weekly San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SAN to YYC flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
WestJet is your gateway to exploring Calgary (and maybe even some other great parts of Canada!). Check out the direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is WestJet.
Among carriers operating SAN to YYC flights, WestJet has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SAN and YYC:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
San Francisco International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
73 € is currently the best price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 172 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from SAN to YYC, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN is located at Airport Drive.
Of all flights departing from San Diego International Airport, 71.38% land on time at their destination.
San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Reserve a hotel near YYC if you're catching a late San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis to explore Calgary and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Calgary International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Calgary in February.
Book your flight from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you want to go to Calgary during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAN to YYC sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Canada, consider Kelowna, roughly 402 kilometres west of Calgary. Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop are among its highlights.
