San Diego to Calgary (SAN–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAN Airport Page →
1,281 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 2m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS1019
WS WestJet
73H
11:30 AM
PDT T1
3:55 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1485
WS WestJet
737
3:30 PM
PDT T1
7:55 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1483
WS WestJet
73H
4:15 PM
PDT T1
8:40 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1482
WS WestJet
737
9:20 AM
MDT
11:47 AM
PDT
3h 27m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1484+1
WS WestJet
737
11:45 AM
MDT
2:10 PM
PDT
3h 25m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 4m AFASDL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Calgary flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 9m ACASAZ ACAMKL San Francisco (SFO) to Calgary flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 14m ASDLF9 WS Las Vegas (LAS) to Calgary flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 17m AFAMAV AMCIDE Los Angeles (LAX) to Calgary flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 27m AAASBA DEWS Phoenix (PHX) to Calgary flights
SEA Seattle 5h 30m AFASAY ASAYJL Seattle (SEA) to Calgary flights
YVR Vancouver 5h 48m ACLXJ ACAFAI Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary flights
DEN Denver 5h 50m ACASCM ACUAWS Denver (DEN) to Calgary flights
PDX Portland 7h 6m ASJLWN WS Portland (PDX) to Calgary flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 33m AFDLKE AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Calgary flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Calgary
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,281 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

SAN–YYC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,281 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 13 737, 73H 3h25 79%
CNK CNK 0 79%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + WS (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to YYC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,013
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → YYC
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
100%
Return
YYC → SAN
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Calgary from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric SAN→YYC SNA→YYC PSP→YYC
Distance from SAN 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 7
Weekly flights 13 2 3
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 10m 3h 5m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
1,281 mi / 2,061 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

SAN–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance1,281 mi / 2,061 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport take about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,281 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAN to YYC: WestJet, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Harry Reid.
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from YYC to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, PSP and LGB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAN to YYC

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to YYC is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,281 miles (2,061 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Long Beach (LGB).