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$79+ Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to San Diego (SAN)
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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SAN
Dec 18 — Dec 251
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 18, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $201 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $79 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $351 |
Good round-trip deal | $451 or less |
Good one-way deal | $196 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to San DiegoExplore 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 November 18, 2025.
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 November 18, 2025.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 12/99:10 amYVR - SAN
1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1512:35 pmSAN - YVR
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Sat 12/69:10 amYVR - SAN
1 stop10h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1512:35 pmSAN - YVR
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$203
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/139:15 pmYVR - SAN
2 stops14h 30mWestJet
Mon 12/1512:35 pmSAN - YVR
2 stops10h 09mWestJet
Deal found 11/16![WestJet logo]()
$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/119:10 amYVR - SAN
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/181:06 pmSAN - YVR
1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/39:10 amYVR - SAN
1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1212:35 pmSAN - YVR
2 stops10h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Sun 12/77:00 amYVR - SAN
1 stop8h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/181:06 pmSAN - YVR
1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$209
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/85:30 amYVR - SAN
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/104:25 pmSAN - YVR
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Tue 12/23:45 pmYVR - SAN
2 stops26h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/121:33 pmSAN - YVR
1 stop8h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Sun 12/77:00 amYVR - SAN
1 stop8h 52mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1212:35 pmSAN - YVR
2 stops10h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/39:10 amYVR - SAN
1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/812:35 pmSAN - YVR
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/105:30 amYVR - SAN
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/166:25 amSAN - YVR
1 stop10h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$217
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego that are best for you.
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Vancouver Intl
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Depart
Return
Price
VancouverSan Diego
YVR - SAN
YVRSAN
Vancouver Intl
Sat 1/17
5:45 pm-10:07 am
1 stop16h 22m
San Diego
Sat 1/24
7:03 pm-12:10 am
1 stop5h 07m
$205
VancouverSan Diego
YVR - SAN
YVRSAN
Vancouver Intl
Fri 1/16
9:00 am-12:03 pm
Nonstop3h 03m
San Diego
Sat 1/24
12:45 pm-4:03 pm
Nonstop3h 18m
$209
VancouverSan Diego
YVR - SAN
YVRSAN
Vancouver Intl
Fri 1/16
9:00 am-12:03 pm
Nonstop3h 03m
San Diego
Sun 1/18
12:45 pm-4:03 pm
Nonstop3h 18m
$209
VancouverSan Diego
YVR - SAN
YVRSAN
Vancouver Intl
Sat 2/28
8:30 am-8:51 pm
1 stop12h 21m
San Diego
Sat 3/7
6:15 am-11:30 am
1 stop5h 15m
$214
VancouverSan Diego
YVR - SAN
YVRSAN
Vancouver Intl
Fri 1/16
3:35 pm-10:37 pm
1 stop7h 02m
San Diego
Sun 1/18
6:15 am-11:30 am
1 stop5h 15m
$214
VancouverSan Diego
YVR - SAN
YVRSAN
Vancouver Intl
Sat 1/17
8:30 am-8:42 pm
1 stop12h 12m
San Diego
Sat 1/24
6:15 am-9:18 pm
2 stops15h 03m
$214
VancouverSan Diego
YVR - SAN
YVRSAN
Vancouver Intl
Tue 12/9
6:45 am-12:20 pm
1 stop5h 35m
San Diego
Tue 12/16
6:20 am-2:53 pm
1 stop8h 33m
$245
VancouverSan Diego
YVR - SAN
YVRSAN
Vancouver Intl
Mon 12/8
3:40 pm-8:40 am
1 stop17h 00m
San Diego
Thu 12/11
10:01 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop24h 19m
$247
VancouverSan Diego
YVR - SAN
YVRSAN
Vancouver Intl
Mon 12/8
5:45 pm-6:30 am
2 stops12h 45m
San Diego
Thu 12/11
6:30 pm-12:10 am
1 stop5h 40m
$253
VancouverSan Diego
YVR - SAN
YVRSAN
Vancouver Intl
Wed 2/25
7:00 am-12:39 pm
1 stop5h 39m
San Diego
Wed 2/25
4:10 pm-11:06 pm
1 stop6h 56m
$255
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San Diego in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Vancouver Intl Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Vancouver Intl Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Vancouver Intl Airport-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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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 November 14, 2025.
Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego (average of $100). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $146). 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 November 18, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.
How often are flights from Vancouver to San Diego delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Vancouver and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Vancouver to San Diego flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Vancouver to San Diego flights?
Over the last year, Helijet Intl have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Calgary (YYC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 08m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 08m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Seattle (SEA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 58m.
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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 November 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and WestJet from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
7.9
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
7.9
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
7.9
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
7.9
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
7.9
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$119 | Average$176 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time60% | |
| Cheapest$146 | Average$288 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$175 | Average$371 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$194 | Average$401 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |