Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to San Diego: what you need to know
Around 3 hours 21 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to San Diego.
San Diego is 1 hour behind Calgary, where Calgary International Airport is located. San Diego operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
With 5 flights a week between the two airports, Calgary International Airport (YYC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the busiest route. WestJet operates the earliest flight at 09:25. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from YYC to SAN is with WestJet at 10:30.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from YYC to San Diego.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to San Diego that lands at San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Book your seat with WestJet. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Calgary International Airport to San Diego.
You don't need a visa for United States if you have a passport from Canada and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Calgary International Airport to San Diego, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
The journey from central Calgary to YYC takes about 1 hour and 1 minute on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to San Diego? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near YYC:
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to San Diego
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Calgary International Airport to San Diego is Rs25,263. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs37,012. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YYC to San Diego.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Calgary International Airport to San Diego. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Calgary International Airport to San Diego. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 9 minutes.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Calgary International Airport to San Diego. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
The centre of San Diego is about 56 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). After your flight from Calgary International Airport to San Diego has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 39 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 2 hours and 14 minutes.
After your flight from YYC to San Diego, rest your head at a hotel close to CLD. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to San Diego
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Calgary International Airport to San Diego while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit San Diego, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Calgary International Airport to San Diego in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from YYC to San Diego sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Diego
Start your San Diego trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Calgary International Airport to San Diego, check out our range of hotels including:
San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are a couple of top attractions to add to your San Diego itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to SeaWorld San Diego.
Complete your San Diego trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in San Diego and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare rates in one go to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Calgary International Airport to San Diego.