$86 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver (YVR)

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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Vancouver (SAN-YVR)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $86 for one-way flights and $194 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air Canada
Sun, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 17
SAN
San Diego
YVR
Vancouver
$194 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Aug 10 from San Diego to Vancouver, returning Sun, Aug 17, priced at $194 found 2 hours ago
Air Canada
Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1
SAN
San Diego
YVR
Vancouver
$195 Roundtrip, just found
$195
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Jul 28 from San Diego to Vancouver, returning Fri, Aug 1, priced at $195 just found
Air Canada
Sat, Aug 23 - Fri, Aug 29
SAN
San Diego
YVR
Vancouver
$199 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$199
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sat, Aug 23 from San Diego to Vancouver, returning Fri, Aug 29, priced at $199 found 4 hours ago
WestJet
Sat, Aug 23 - Tue, Aug 26
SAN
San Diego
YVR
Vancouver
$199 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$199
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Sat, Aug 23 from San Diego to Vancouver, returning Tue, Aug 26, priced at $199 found 10 hours ago
WestJet
Sun, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 31
SAN
San Diego
YVR
Vancouver
$200 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Sun, Aug 24 from San Diego to Vancouver, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $200 found 2 hours ago
Air Canada
Fri, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 22
SAN
San Diego
YVR
Vancouver
$201 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$201
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, Sep 12 from San Diego to Vancouver, returning Mon, Sep 22, priced at $201 found 19 hours ago
Air Canada
Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
SAN
San Diego
YVR
Vancouver
$202 Roundtrip, just found
$202
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from San Diego to Vancouver, returning Mon, Sep 22, priced at $202 just found
United
Sun, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 17
SAN
San Diego
YVR
Vancouver
$204 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$204
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, Aug 10 from San Diego to Vancouver, returning Sun, Aug 17, priced at $204 found 2 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25
SAN
San Diego
YVR
Vancouver
$205 Roundtrip, just found
$205
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 21 from San Diego to Vancouver, returning Fri, Jul 25, priced at $205 just found
Delta
Wed, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 31
SAN
San Diego
YVR
Vancouver
$215 Roundtrip, just found
$215
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from San Diego to Vancouver, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $215 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver (YVR)

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From $154 - $246 per traveler.

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Select flight to Vancouver Intl. YVR. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 18 minutes. Flights from $195
YVR
Vancouver Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center18 min
Flights from $195
Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver (YVR)
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
Vancouver Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United, WestJet
Roundtrip price
$194
Distance
1178 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 7 mins

San Diego to Vancouver Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Diego to Vancouver

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Diego to Vancouver are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Diego to Vancouver with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Diego to Vancouver

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Diego to Vancouver: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Diego to Vancouver

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Diego to Vancouver in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $86 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Diego to Vancouver flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Diego to Vancouver airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) cost?
Book cheap return flights starting from $196 from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Air Canada and WestJet flight leaving SAN on July 22 2025 and touching down at YVR. The price was last updated on July 8 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SAN to YVR?
The cheapest flights from SAN to YVR are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR)?
When setting off from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), you can board a direct flight to Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) with Air Canada.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SAN to YVR?
With fares starting at $86 for a one-way flight from SAN to YVR, WestJet is currently the cheapest carrier operating this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SAN on August 25 2025. Prices were last updated on July 8 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR)?
On average, there's only 1 nonstop flight taking off from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) each day. If this doesn't suit your schedule, check out flights with layovers. Just customize your search results on Expedia to include one or two stops to find the next best option.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR)?
Flights between SAN and YVR are busiest at 4 PM. If you want a quieter experience and potentially cheaper fares, look for a departure outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAN to YVR?
Fly on a Sunday if you're searching for the best choice of flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR).
What is the earliest flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR)?
Take the earliest flight at around 4:00PM UTC-8, departing from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). You'll be flying for approximately 3h 8m, coming in to land at Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) at approximately 7:08PM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR)?
It usually takes 3 hours and 8 minutes to travel the 1,200 mi from SAN to YVR.
What is the best time to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR)?
To avoid possible delays on the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) route, aim to fly before 3 PM. Flights after this time are 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Vancouver from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
If you're on a direct flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Vancouver, Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from SAN to YVR are usually more expensive. For the cheapest rates, start looking for flights early. That being said, if you're flexible with your travel dates, you may score a cheap ticket right before your trip.
Is it cheaper to book a SAN to YVR flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a SAN to YVR flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better yet, having everything in one easy place will take the stress out of planning your trip. Simply pick your flights and choose from our extensive range of stays, then customize your trip with extras like tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR)?
It's usually possible to reschedule or cancel your SAN to YVR flight. However, if the booking was made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and if any costs are involved. You'll also find further details on our Customer Service portal.

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