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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 1:55 pm and lands at 4:55 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:25 pm and lands at 5:25 pm.

The flight takes about 3h.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego takes 3h, covering 1,178 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego range from $356 to $592, with an average of $461 over the past 12 months. Anything below $356 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $461 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $283 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $484 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Air Canada. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $376 to $1,497. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $232, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Europcar
• Payless
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 12m.

One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) - 30% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $423 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $475, a difference of $52.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air Canada operates flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and San Diego.

Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 46m, compared with 5h 56m via San Francisco (SFO) and 6h 01m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

San Diego is 1 hour behind Vancouver Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to San Diego flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Jazz: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you would like to get to the airport using public transportation, the fastest way to do so is to use the Canada Line transit rail. You can catch it from Vancouver and from Richmond, and it gets you to the airport in about 30min and 18min respectively. The train fare will cost between C$ 7.95 and C$ 10.70, depending on how many zones you are travelling through. It runs between 5:00 am and 1:00 am, and there are stops in both the domestic and international terminals.

The Metropolitan Transit System’s bus 992 links the airport to San Diego’s downtown area, with buses departing from outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The bus operates from about 5:00 am to 12:15 am, gets you into the city centre in about 15min, and a one-way ticket costs $2.25 (about C$ 3). If you need to take the Amtrak train to get to your final destination, this same bus will get you to the train station downtown.

There are over 15 car rental agencies located at the airport, including most major international companies such as Budget, Hertz and Avis. All companies operate from the dedicated Rental Car Center (RCC) which is located a few minutes from the terminal buildings. Passengers who wish to rent a car upon arrival can hop on the free shuttle bus which runs to and from the RCC all day.

If you are looking to purchase some local currency upon arrival, head to Travelex which offers a currency exchange service at San Diego Airport. They have two locations, the first being in the gated area next to Gate 22, with opening hours from 5:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The other location is in the public area of the baggage claim hall next to Carousel 3, and is open from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm.