The San Diego–Vancouver route
San Diego to Vancouver is a cross-border US–Canada city pair (SAN–YVR, about 1,179 miles). Nonstop SAN–YVR is often on the schedule, about 3 hours airborne over 1,179 miles. Carry a passport. Totals below are USD guides, not CAD.
For SAN–YVR we show about $119 on the low end and around $220 as a more typical one-way economy total, USD, last reviewed August 2026. A $119 one-way is a sale-shaped guide, not a fare you can screenshot and demand. Taxes, bags, and seats change what you pay on the seller site.
Search SAN to YVR on Azurovia, compare airline-direct and travel-site totals on the same flights, then finish with the seller. We do not ticket. Keep their confirmation for changes.
Distance and time SAN–YVR
Great-circle distance SAN–YVR is about 1,179 miles. Block time on a nonstop is typically near 3 hours; wind, routing, and which runway you use still move the clock. Connections on the same city pair add layover time on top of that flying.
SAN and YVR typically share the same standard-time offset (America/Los_Angeles). Daylight saving can still split them for part of the year — check the local times on the itinerary, not a screenshot from last month.
When SAN–YVR has a nonstop, that is usually the cleanest product. One-stop options still appear — they are worth opening only if the USD total is materially lower after you count the extra ground time.
Airports for San Diego to Vancouver
You depart San Diego International in San Diego, United States, and arrive at Vancouver International in Vancouver, Canada. SAN is the origin code we use on this guide; YVR is the arrival code. If you need a visa or an ESTA, that is between you and the destination government — Azurovia does not ticket and does not process immigration.
SAN is the only origin code we list in this metro. YVR is the arrival code we treat as primary for Vancouver. A cheaper nearby airport only wins if the transfer still fits your plan. Search with “include nearby airports” when you want those codes in one results list.
Airport pages: SAN San Diego International · YVR Vancouver International
City hubs: Flights from San Diego · Flights to Vancouver
Bags on SAN–YVR
On SAN–YVR, bag rules follow the seller, not Azurovia. Compare the same cabin and the same bags across airline-direct and travel-site totals.
Airlines often shown
Air Canada is among the names that commonly appear on SAN–YVR, alongside United, Delta, American Airlines. That is who often operates or sells this city pair in our catalog, not a daily guarantee. Live search is the inventory that exists for your dates.
When people fly
On San Diego–Vancouver, demand is often softer in Apr and May, with Sep and Oct also worth checking. US holidays still reprice this pair. Move a day on the results strip before you assume the first date you typed is the cheapest.
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Questions about this city pair
How long is the flight from San Diego to Vancouver?
Nonstop SAN–YVR is typically about 3 hours over roughly 1,179 miles. Connections take longer; compare total trip time on the results page.
When are San Diego to Vancouver fares often lower?
Demand is usually softer in Apr and May on this route, but live prices move daily. Search a few nearby dates rather than assuming a season is always cheapest.
Which airlines fly San Diego to Vancouver?
Sellers commonly show Air Canada, United, Delta, American Airlines on this city pair. The set on any given day depends on schedule and which travel sites return a fare.
What do San Diego–Vancouver tickets usually cost?
Guide one-way economy totals cluster around $220, with sales near $119, in USD. Those are not a quote — live search is the price that matters.
Is SAN–YVR the only airport pair for this trip?
This guide uses SAN and YVR as the primary codes. If a seller offers another airport, it will show on live results when you include nearby airports.
Do I book San Diego–Vancouver with Azurovia?
No. Azurovia is a US metasearch. You compare airline and travel-site totals here, then complete the ticket with the seller you choose.
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