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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

Mon, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 24
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2:05 pm - 6:24 pmSAN-YYC
3h 19mnonstop
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11:00 am - 1:20 pmYYC-SAN
3h 20mnonstop
$171WestJet
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Thu, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 14
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2:05 pm - 6:24 pmSAN-YYC
3h 19mnonstop
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8:10 am - 10:30 amYYC-SAN
3h 20mnonstop
$172WestJet
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Wed, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 13
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5:00 pm - 12:43 amSAN-YYC
6h 43m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 9:53 pmYYC-SAN
6h 28m1 stop
$213Air Canada
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Wed, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 14
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4:55 pm - 12:42 amSAN-YYC
6h 47m1 stop
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6:15 am - 11:47 amYYC-SAN
6h 32m1 stop
$224Air Canada
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Mon, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 15
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6:45 am - 9:48 pmSAN-YYC
14h 03m1 stop
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6:15 am - 3:08 pmYYC-SAN
9h 53m1 stop
$228United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 4
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2:05 pm - 6:24 pmSAN-YYC
3h 19mnonstop
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10:30 am - 11:42 pmYYC-SAN
14h 12m2 stops
Thu, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 4
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2:05 pm - 6:24 pmSAN-YYC
3h 19mnonstop
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7:25 pm - 7:42 amYYC-SAN
13h 17m1 stop
Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
United Airlines Logo
12:52 pm - 9:48 pmSAN-YYC
7h 56m1 stop
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3:49 pm - 12:15 amYYC-SAN
9h 26m1 stop
$239United Airlines
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Sat, Jul 26 - Tue, Aug 5
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 10:57 pmSAN-YYC
4h 57m1 stop
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7:55 am - 3:54 pmYYC-SAN
8h 59m1 stop
$252Delta
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Thu, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 22
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1:30 pm - 10:57 pmSAN-YYC
8h 27m1 stop
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7:55 am - 3:54 pmYYC-SAN
8h 59m1 stop
$300Delta
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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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SAN

Security lines at SAN are generally manageable, with peak wait times around 30–35 minutes. Plan accordingly to ensure a smooth departure.

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YYC

At YYC, customs can be quick, but digital kiosks may slow things down. Plan extra time if arriving with other large international flights.

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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.

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Kaitlyn McInnis

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.

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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.

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 Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays 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 May, where tickets cost $254 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $469 and $391 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 $580 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 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$72
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Calgary was $72 for a one-way ticket and $171 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?

    Air Canada, United Airlines, WestJet, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Calgary flight route.

  • 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?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Calgary.

  • 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 United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Calgary are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $363 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $438 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $108 or less one-way and $221 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Calgary?

 
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Direct departures

San Diego to Calgary

Monday

Delta, WestJet

Delta, WestJet

Tuesday

Delta, WestJet

Delta, WestJet

Wednesday

Delta, WestJet

Delta, WestJet

Thursday

Delta, WestJet

Delta, WestJet

Friday

Delta, WestJet

Delta, WestJet

Saturday

Delta, WestJet

Delta, WestJet

Sunday

Delta, WestJet

Delta, WestJet

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Calgary to San Diego

Monday

Delta, WestJet

Delta, WestJet

Tuesday

Delta, WestJet

Delta, WestJet

Wednesday

Delta, WestJet

Delta, WestJet

Thursday

Delta, WestJet

Delta, WestJet

Friday

Delta, WestJet

Delta, WestJet

Saturday

Delta, WestJet

Delta, WestJet

Sunday

Delta, WestJet

Delta, WestJet

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Top 4 airlines serving from San Diego to Calgary

 
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7963 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
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Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

8.0 ExcellentMathew, Jun 2025SAN - JFK
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Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Bathrooms dirty sinks clogged. No one seemed to clean them. Plane very old

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

Overall, terrible. Flight from SFO was delayed due to “air traffic control issues”, and we were all mislead about connecting flights. Told “you have 20 minutes to catch your connection”. Reality was 5. We got to watch the plane sit at the bridge. Won’t fly Delta with a connection again.

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

Not only was the flight delayed more than 3 hours but also there was no internet or movies on the flight. It was Flair/Spirit quality of experience at Westjet prices

Only issue was checking in took over an hour and was very stressful. It all worked out, but we weren't sure for a while.

We purchased premium flex tickets for our overseas flight to London. I have food, allergies, so I knew I wouldn't be able to get a full meal. WestJet doesn't seem to provide any way for people like myself to register their allergies ahead of time. I was given one small package of crackers and cheese as my meal. I was told there were no more packages available and no other alternatives for food. The flight attendant seemed quite disinterested in providing service. That stands in stark contrast to other Westjet flights where the flight attendants have gone out of their way to provide service.

Lots of overhead storage and a good crew and service.

The flight was ahead of schedule. A half glass of juice and a cookie is pathetic! No entertainment possibilities. Not even a plug-in for phone or IPad if you wanted to watch a downloaded movie. Back to flying Air Canada!

The flight was ahead of schedule. A half glass of juice and a cookie is pathetic!

Our flight was delayed for almost 2 hours resulting in a rush to connect to our next flight

Good. Would be better if the carry on baggage was free.

Flight cancelled and Kayak switched our return flight to a red eye. Ridiculous.

Limited water service in a 6 hour flight offered at the very beginning and end of the flight.

Service Director cut all cabin lights and window screens defaulted to dark, but it was an afternoon flight going west. I spent hours trying to see what was reading as reading lights weren't working either. What the hell.

The food could have been better. The flight attendant was the friendliest and most helpful I have ever had.

The Entertainment system was nearly useless because videos kept stopping then jumping over segments at random but closely spaced intervals. About 75% of the plane gave up trying to watch and then the gaps and jumps became shorter, It was terrible and made it hard to know what was happening since it was not a normal buffering pause where you still get the cont6en t. Instead the video would pause then jump ahead missing short segments and dialog entirely! The economy class seats on all flights have less and less legroom. I’m tall and the upgraded seats are no better for the leg room, not worth it. I flew from Toronto to Calgary….The staff at YYZ was awesome and kind. My flight’s (prior) incoming plane from Liberia had been delayed over 3 hours and the attendant quickly and kindly transferred me to the earlier flight that got me in hours earlier. Such a great staff!! Every staff member on the plane was very-very Canadian/Kind . Great job and attitude you folks! The plane itself was new and in great condition, except the issue with the video streaming.

I did not like ANYTHING about Discover....see my previous comments regarding our trip. I will do everything possible never to fly with Discover again!!!

Plane was old, cabin was small, overhead bins were small, seats really uncomfortable, no seat-back entertainment

I had a disappointing experience at the San Diego airport with one of your gate agents. Despite being in Zone 4 and traveling with a standard carry-on bag that has never been an issue (30 flights in Q4 alone), the tall, blonde gentleman forced me to gate-check my bag. When I politely asked if we could verify the bag’s size, he became confrontational, even threatening to deny me boarding twice. His behavior appeared erratic and unprofessional, projecting a negative attitude onto passengers, as if he was going through something mentally. Notably, there was ample overhead space once all passengers had boarded. In contrast, the tall, older Asian agent handled the situation with professionalism and calmness, making a clear effort to de-escalate. As an avid traveler, this unnecessary inconvenience set a frustrating tone for my trip to Asia.

The crew and food were very good. The plane was dirty..

Had to buy headphones. Which is sad. I did not so I listened to podcasts and slept. Free beer is excellent a d those pretzels are great too. Overall I feel Air Canada slightly exceeds Westjet for overall experience. But still more can be done. Like allowing guests to view a movie for free.

Flight was cancelled due to problems with the aircraft . Not much else to add . Itinerary was changed from yeg to Yule direct . Fine .

Both my flights from Calgary to Montreal were pleasant. I should also mention my gratitude to the two ladies at YYC who helped with my check in and went out of their way to assist me.

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