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Cheapest round-trip
$272
Typical prices: $420-$249
WestJet
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Cheapest one-way
$129
Typical prices: $109-$226
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Shortest trip • 5h 06m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Calgary (SAN-YYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Calgary that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Calgary

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
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Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 7
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$284WestJet
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6
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Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 12
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Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 15
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Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Calgary flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Calgary to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Calgary?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Calgary departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Calgary?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Calgary clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Calgary on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Calgary?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Calgary, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Calgary is August, where tickets cost $282 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $500 and $456 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to Calgary?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $343 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Calgary?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Calgary, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Calgary, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 66% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Calgary

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Kaitlyn McInnis

Kaitlyn McInnis

Expert on YYC

Kaitlyn is a guidebook author and travel writer splitting her time between Atlantic Canada and Istanbul, Türkiye. She has visited over fifty countries and all seven continents, so she is very familiar with many hotels, airports and airlines around the globe. But her favorite type of vacation is sunbathing by the sea with a good book in hand.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Calgary

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Calgary based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Calgary

  • Is American Airlines environmentally friendly?

    American Airlines has implemented a fuel efficiency program that has saved many gallons of fuel, reducing carbon emissions. It has partnered with the CarbonFund Foundation to offset its carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy. It also implemented a sustainable catering program that uses compostable and recyclable materials and sources food locally.

  • Which flight alliances connect San Diego and Calgary?

    Star Alliance and One World flight alliances offer flights from San Diego to Calgary. American Airlines, a One World member, offers connecting flights through its hubs. Star Alliance member, United Airlines, provides passengers an extensive network of routes and destinations.

  • Does United Airlines offer dietetic meals?

    United Airlines offers special meals for passengers with special dietary requirements. These meals include vegetarian, kosher, and gluten-free. They also provide halal meals to Muslims that follow Islamic dietary laws. Passengers can request these meals during the booking process at least 24 h before departure.

  • What ticket class does WestJet Airlines offer?

    WestJet offers three class tickets: Economy, Premium, and Business. Economy ticket includes food and beverages and is the most standard ticket class. Premium class offers snacks and drinks, and for flights that are more than 150 minutes, enjoy a Canadian or a globally-inspired meal. Business class has customized pillows and blankets and special dietary meals. They also offer amenity kits that have skincare products.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Calgary?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Calgary was $129 for a one-way ticket and $272 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Calgary?

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Calgary?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Calgary flight route: Air Canada, KLM, Delta, United Airlines, WestJet, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Calgary?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Calgary flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Calgary?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Calgary, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Calgary?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to Calgary on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Calgary, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Calgary are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $383 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $539 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Calgary?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Calgary.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Calgary?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Calgary from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Calgary?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Calgary with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and YYC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Calgary?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Calgary from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Calgary

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $173 or less one-way and $325 or less round-trip.
  • Passengers flying from San Diego (SAN) to Calgary (YYC) with Air Canada should expect a layover at Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, while Delta Air Lines has a layover at Salt Lake International Airport (SFC). United Airlines operates a layover at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Alaska Airlines has a stopover at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The duration of these layovers varies depending on which airline you choose.
  • WestJet elite members upgrade to first class using their complimentary annual companion voucher or can bid for an upgrade through the Plus Upgrade program. They can also use a travel credit card that offers perks such as free upgrades. Non-elite members can use WestJet dollars to purchase an upgrade, sign up for WestJet Rewards, and earn points for an upgrade.
  • If you don't want to spend a fortune on a flight, consider flying with Air Canada. It offers basic economy fares for domestic flights and doesn't charge any fee for carry-on baggage. It has an option allowing passengers to pay for flights using Aeroplan miles and offers discounted fares for youth and students. Air Canada has a low-fare finder tool to help find the best deals that suit your budget. It also has flexible booking options with no charge fees.
  • Economy class Delta Air Lines passengers can bring one personal item, a carry-on bag with dimensions of 22 × 14 × 9 inches. All checked bags must not exceed 50 lbs. First and business-class travelers can have one individual thing and two carry-on bags that should not exceed 70 lbs. The dimensions of two carry-on bags for first and business-class passengers should have dimensions of 22 × 14 × 9 inches.
  • Business travelers should consider choosing Alaska Airlines for their San Diego to Calgary flights. It offers a corporate travel program with discounts and rewards for business travelers. It has comfortable seating to help business passengers stay productive and relaxed during their flights. Not only that, but it also offers promotions and deals, making it an affordable and convenient option for corporate travel.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Calgary

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Calgary. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Calgary? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12511 reviews
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7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
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Short trip, was nice to have a drink on the short flight still.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Short trip, was nice to have a drink on the short flight still.

Flight got delayed like 5 times, then they put and ada passenger in the back of the plane.

Flight delayed no communication. The gate was changed so many times.

Alaska is by far the best airline to fly with 😍

More efficient with checking lines and boarding/checking bags when needed.

They were really helpful with every question and my kids had never been on a plane and the staff made them feel comfortable

I was on flight #3022 departed from San Diego, California to Medford, Oregon. I had Denise & Damaris as my flight attendants. I didn’t have much interaction with Damaris, but I did with Denise who had, this calm, cool collective voice when she spoke about the emergency exit plans before takeoff. I travel often and I’ve never met a flight attendant that can put you at ease. I felt she respects and takes pride in her position and more airlines need to adopt the integrity and respect that she has for Alaska Airlines. Debbie

All airlines should board planes back to front, instead of catering to higher priced tickets. The boarding groups are inefficient and delay takeoff time

Luggage was severely damaged. Flight was late for several hours

The ticketing counter in SD was a mess. The lady handling the First-Class check-in seemed overwhelmed until a supervisor replaced her. It took almost 20 minutes to get once couple checked in, and then she started walking around the counters while 7 people just stood in line. Once her supervisor arrived, she announced she was going on break, never to engage with customers again.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

I was promised by United Airline (operated by ANA) that I will be seated together with my kids as I am the only adult flying with two minors. We did not get seats together in our 11 hours flight from LA to Tokyo. When asked at the gate, ANA representative said United Airline should have informed them that there is a parent flying with two minors. He said they can’t do anything in the system as the flight is full. He ask me to ask passengers next to me and the kids if they are willing to change seats. This is ridiculous! However, I went in the flight and asked other passages but no one willing to change seats. 11 hours and we were seating separately. I was very disappointed with this. It made things super inconvenient for me.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

This airline would not refund my money and I had a physician note that I could not fly. They are crooks

I like that we landed safely and that my dog was safe underneath as well. Outside of that, we were 45 mins late for a direct flight that is 1.5 hours long. And 2 of my 3 bags did not make the flight. Only my dog was onboard.

Decent entertainment although my wife was not offered any ear buds so couldn’t enjoy. Real issue was the appalling food. Presentation was unacceptable with cheap hard to open packaged bread, plastic cheese again in hard to open shrink wrap, main course in small cardboard box again hard to open, wooden utensils which lack substance making the whole experience poor. Surprised I didn’t cover myself or neighbour as the food moved all over the place. Breakfast calzone was dry and unappealing with the staff basically throwing them around. Very disappointed

The flight didn’t happen because they apparently lost my check in and wouldn’t let me board.

I wasn’t checked in for the third leg of my flight, my bag was checked through to Dublin but when I went to the gate in Toronto they said I wasn’t on the flight and had given my seat away. I had to wait 24 hours for another flight and instead on the one I had booked it was now 2 flights.

Flight was delayed by 3/4 of an hour. Overall flight was good.

No pre boarding kiosk to check in, baggage claim detected luggage didn’t leave the airport, poorly managed recovery of lost luggage, and blame lost tag from conveyor to TSA/security, very poor from TSA/security check to delivery, crucial if compensation will go thru and will likely wait for months unlike United,

Waited at airport from 10 am till 4 pm and no flight due to fog. Ugh.

Plane was one hour late. Hardly any space for our carry-ons. Stressful to catch connections.

Plane seating was uncomfortable, very tight fitting for someone my height, did not recline and overall un enjoyable

Staff were very friendly. Plane left on time and arrived on time.

The TV screen at my seat was not functioning for the entire duration of the flight. I informed a flight attendant about the issue, and I was told that I would receive a voucher as compensation. However, I never received this voucher afterward. I therefore kindly request to still receive the voucher that was promised to me.

Our original flight was cancelled due to mechanical reasons. This cancellation caused us to miss our connection and we were not able to get another flight for 3 days and then needed to make an extra connection to get there. Air Canada did not rebook our flight for us, it took several hours of talking with staff in the airport and making phone calls to get the flights rebooked. We never received a voucher for our hotel and meals while we were waiting for our next flight and it was only after talking to several staff that we were provided some general information about how we could be reimbursed. We tried entering our ticket information in the website provided, but it did not recognize our flight information. When we asked someone on the phone about this they said we'd need to contact the customer relations department, but that it's not possible to reach them on the phone. I don't understand what company would have a customer relations department that you can't talk to. We spent about $1,000 for hotels and meals for our family while waiting for a flight home and I'm not confident we will ever get reimbursed for this. I understand that mechanical issues can happen to any airline, but this is the 4th time that this has happened to my wife and I on Air Canada and we have only flown Air Canada about 8 times, so this is not a good track record. Also, when we did finally get a flight home (which was also delayed due to mechanical problems), we were told we couldn't bring a standard carry on even though the information on our ticket clearly indicated that we could bring a carry on bag. The staff at the gate were not understanding about this situation.

Flight was canceled for a reason they knew hours before but did not mention. Next the gate chnage from 37 to 38 at least 10 times. Ridiculous.

We were happy with the service and cost of checking a bag

I liked a lot , the flight attendant so nice ,the seat very comfortable I enjoyed the flight , I will do it again with Air Canada,

Very nice staff members are very nice and friendly helpful

The internet connection was perfect, and the updated entertainment systems that allow me to connect my Bluetooth earbuds was excellent

It was good to receive a card for my birthday

It would have been better if it wasn’t cancelled

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