Cheap Flights from San Diego to Vancouver
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Vancouver
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Vancouver? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Vancouver vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,000–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Vancouver for specific travel dates.
2026-11-25
SAN - YVR
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
SAN - YVR
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
SAN - YVR
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-25
SAN - YVR
Economy | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 12,956 Pts + $75.9
2026-11-25
SAN - YVR
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
SAN - YVR
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 15,000 Pts + $54
San Diego to Vancouver flight facts
Distance
1,179 mi
1,897 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Vancouver is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Vancouver
YVR · Vancouver Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Vancouver · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Palm Springs - Vancouver · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Vancouver · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Everett · Everett is 98 mi from Vancouver
Flights Los Angeles - Vancouver · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Burbank - Vancouver · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Vancouver
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SAN - YVR
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 32,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
SAN - YVR
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 33,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SAN - YVR
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 37,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
SAN - YVR
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 37,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SAN - YVR
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 37,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
SAN - YVR
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 39,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Vancouver, BC (Canada)
the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $241
Vancouver, BC (Canada)
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
From Pts or $173
Vancouver, BC (Canada)
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
From Pts or $293
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Vancouver depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Vancouver.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Vancouver.
San Diego and Vancouver are about 1,179 miles (1,897 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,179-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Vancouver is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Vancouver: Vancouver Intl (YVR).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Vancouver, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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