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$94+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Banff, AB, Canada

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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — YYC
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Thu 8/7
Thu 8/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Banff are usually found in May or July, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Banff

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Banff flight deals. Data was last updated August 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$200
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$94
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$318
From San Diego to Banff
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Banff
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Banff. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 2, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/212:05 pmSAN - YYC
Nonstop3h 19mWestJet
Sun 8/248:10 amYYC - SAN
Nonstop3h 20mWestJet
Deal found 7/31$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1710:18 pmSAN - YYC
2 stops17h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/2411:00 amYYC - SAN
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$243
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/266:15 amSAN - YYC
1 stop8h 10mAir Canada
Sun 8/316:25 amYYC - SAN
1 stop6h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:38 pmSAN - YYC
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Wed 9/176:40 amYYC - SAN
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 7/31$275

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San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Thu 8/21

2:05 pm-6:24 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

Calgary

Sun 8/24

8:10 am-10:30 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$200

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Wed 9/17

10:18 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops17h 42m

Calgary

Wed 9/24

11:00 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$243

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Tue 8/26

6:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Calgary

Sun 8/31

6:25 am-11:57 am

1 stop6h 32m

$249

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Wed 9/10

1:38 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Calgary

Wed 9/17

6:40 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$275

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Thu 8/21

2:05 pm-6:24 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$94

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Sat 8/23

5:00 pm-12:43 am

1 stop6h 43m

$102

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Sat 8/23

8:16 am-12:44 am

2 stops39h 28m

$116

San DiegoCalgary

SAN - YYC

SANYYC

San Diego

Sat 9/6

1:38 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$133

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Deals found on 7/31

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Banff

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Banff?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Banff. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Banff is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Banff?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Banff (average of $300). Flying from San Diego to Banff in February is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 SAN to B4N?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Banff. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 2, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Banff, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Banff

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Banff. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 2, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to B4N are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Banff

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Banff. 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 Banff. Reviews last updated August 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, WestJet, and Air Canada from San Diego to Banff have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,855 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Banff?

    If you book a flight to Banff from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 2 flights from San Diego to Banff per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Banff flight route?

    This flight path from San Diego to Banff was viewed by 30 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Banff one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $94 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $102 and Delta from $133 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Banff?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to Banff? While on average our users pay $221, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $87. The most popular route (San Diego - Calgary), is priced around $225.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Banff 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 San Diego to Banff?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Banff (average of $300). Flying from San Diego to Banff in February is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Banff

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Banff. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$118Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$141Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
WestJetCheapest$178Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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