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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego from C$ 172

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SAN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Vancouver Intl to San Diego are usually found in September or June, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 276

One-way from

C$ 173

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 466

Good round-trip deal

C$ 322 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 189 or less
9/3-11/3
  • 9/3-11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 54m total
  • Vancouver to San Diego
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10/5
  • 10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 28m total
  • Vancouver to San Diego
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 9/35:30 p.m.YVR - SAN
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/39:46 p.m.SAN - YVR
2 stops16h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 276
Wed 28/56:50 p.m.YVR - SAN
Nonstop2h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/54:55 p.m.SAN - YVR
Nonstop3h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 290
Thu 19/68:55 a.m.YVR - SAN
Nonstop3h 07mAir Canada
Sat 21/612:45 p.m.SAN - YVR
Nonstop3h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2C$ 291
Tue 29/46:00 a.m.YVR - SAN
1 stop7h 20mWestJet
Sun 4/51:00 p.m.SAN - YVR
Nonstop3h 07mWestJet
Deal found 19/2C$ 305
Tue 11/35:20 p.m.YVR - SAN
2 stops14h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 18/38:59 p.m.SAN - YVR
2 stops19h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 433
Thu 27/23:43 p.m.YVR - SAN
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Sun 2/33:20 p.m.SAN - YVR
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Deal found 19/2C$ 459
Sun 30/37:00 a.m.YVR - SAN
1 stop15h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 21/41:00 p.m.SAN - YVR
2 stops21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 462

Find flights from Vancouver Intl to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver Intl to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Vancouver Intl

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Sun 9/3

5:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

1 stop14h 00m

San Diego

Tue 11/3

9:46 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

2 stops16h 54m

C$ 276

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Wed 28/5

6:50 p.m.-9:49 p.m.

Nonstop2h 59m

San Diego

Sat 31/5

4:55 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 15m

C$ 290

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Thu 19/6

8:55 a.m.-12:02 p.m.

Nonstop3h 07m

San Diego

Sat 21/6

12:45 p.m.-3:53 p.m.

Nonstop3h 08m

C$ 291

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Tue 29/4

6:00 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop7h 20m

San Diego

Sun 4/5

1:00 p.m.-4:07 p.m.

Nonstop3h 07m

C$ 305

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Mon 3/3

3:43 p.m.-10:19 p.m.

1 stop6h 36m

San Diego

Wed 12/3

1:25 p.m.-6:34 p.m.

1 stop5h 09m

C$ 369

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Tue 11/3

5:20 p.m.-7:36 a.m.

2 stops14h 16m

San Diego

Tue 18/3

8:59 p.m.-4:09 p.m.

2 stops19h 10m

C$ 433

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Sun 30/3

7:00 a.m.-10:11 p.m.

1 stop15h 11m

San Diego

Mon 21/4

1:00 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

2 stops21h 45m

C$ 462

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Sat 31/5

6:50 p.m.-9:49 p.m.

Nonstop2h 59m

C$ 172

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Sat 10/5

6:00 a.m.-6:28 p.m.

2 stops12h 28m

C$ 173

VancouverSan Diego

YVR - SAN

YVRSAN

Vancouver Intl

Tue 11/3

3:50 p.m.-6:50 p.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

C$ 178

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Vancouver Intl to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Vancouver Intl to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego (average of C$ 301). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 476). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Vancouver Intl to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,801 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver Intl to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Vancouver Intl?

    For a flight from Vancouver Intl to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 4.2 km from the centre of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 1 inbound flight from Vancouver Intl per day. 5 airlines have flights to San Diego from Vancouver Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 290 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and WestJet, starting at C$ 291 and C$ 305 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 178. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego on time: Jazz (89%), United Airlines (84%), Air Canada (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego?

    While on average a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego is generally C$ 380, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 170. When looking at the most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - San Diego), you can expect to pay C$ 229 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver Intl to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver Intl to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver Intl to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego (average of C$ 301). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 476). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 187AverageC$ 329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 286AverageC$ 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 289AverageC$ 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 294AverageC$ 577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 328AverageC$ 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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