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173 € Cheap Flights from Vancouver to San Diego

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver to San Diego? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.173 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Tue, 26 May.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 18 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 173 €, select.
San Diego.177 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Thu, 18 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 177 €, select.
San Diego.180 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Thu, 12 Mar.Return flight with Flair Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 180 €, select.
San Diego.182 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Thu, 5 Mar.Return flight with Flair Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 182 €, select.
San Diego.184 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with WestJet and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 184 €, select.
San Diego.189 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 189 €, select.
San Diego.190 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 190 €, select.
San Diego.193 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb, returning Thu, 26 Feb.Return flight with Porter Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to San Diego

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in May.
Feb
from 193 €
Mar
from 180 €
Apr
from 189 €
May
from 173 €
Jun
from 177 €
Jul
from 279 €
Aug
from 264 €
Sep
from 315 €
Oct
from 285 €
Nov
from 289 €
Dec
from 445 €
Jan
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Direct flights from Vancouver to San Diego

Alternative Vancouver to San Diego routes

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

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
ClosestCheapest
from 173 €
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McClellan-Palomar

48km from central San Diego
from 617 €
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Vancouver to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found173 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week61

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

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.
The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver to San Diego is 173 €. 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 1 minute is the average flight time from Vancouver to San Diego.
Air Canada, United and Jazz Air fly direct from Vancouver to San Diego.
As of February 2026, there are 61 flights per week flying from Vancouver to San Diego.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to San Diego is usually May.
If you're flying from Vancouver, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from 173 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to San Diego on Monday, 18 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 1 minute.
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 San Diego 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 San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 13°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Diego is WestJet. And the cheapest airline that flies to McClellan-Palomar Airport is Air Canada.

Flying from Vancouver to San Diego: what you need to know

  • Planning your flight from Vancouver to San Diego begins with finding the right airport to start your holiday. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.

  • Come in for landing at San Diego International Airport (SAN), the major arrival point in San Diego.

  • Jump on a direct Vancouver to San Diego flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.

  • San Diego's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Vancouver.

  • With 18 weekly flights between the two airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Vancouver to San Diego with Air Canada at 08:05. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from YVR to SAN is with Air Canada at 18:50.

  • To ensure you make it on your Vancouver to San Diego flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to San Diego

  • To score cheap Vancouver to San Diego flights, book your journey two months ahead of your departure date.

  • The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Vancouver to San Diego is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from Vancouver to San Diego couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your Vancouver to San Diego flight results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • If you're searching for a direct flight from Vancouver to San Diego, you can depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Get from YVR to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in one seamless trip.

  • Keep an eye out for promotions with Air Canada. This airline offers direct Vancouver to San Diego plane tickets out of YVR.

  • Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Need a handy hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to San Diego, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

  • When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, 71.77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

  • The journey time to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.

  • Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to San Diego flight:

  • The on-time performance rating of YXX is 67.97%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.

Arriving in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to San Diego, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near SAN:

  • Explore without limits with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and find adventure across San Diego and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.

  • The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • The centre of San Diego is located around 48 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Once your flight from Vancouver to San Diego has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 40 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Budget, Hertz and Avis make picking up a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.

  • Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from CLD a few weeks in advance so you can simply grab the keys and be on your way.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to San Diego. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Diego in May.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to San Diego ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to San Diego in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

More about San Diego

Explore more of United States

  • You've done San Diego, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel about 177 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to tick off its leading attractions. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.

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