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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WS1483
WS WestJet
737
12:35 PM
PDT T1
5:01 PM
MDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1482
WS WestJet
738
9:20 AM
MDT
11:47 AM
PDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Calgary
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,281 mi 3h 26m nonstop +1h ahead 51 1-stop hubs

SAN–YYC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and CNK lead the route. The flight covers 1,281 miles in approximately 3h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 4 737 3h26 77%
CNK CNK 0 77%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + WS (4 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
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
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
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,820
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
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
91%
Return
YYC → SAN
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
92%
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 1 5
Weekly flights 4 4 21
Flight time 3h 26m 3h 17m 2h 39m
Departure OTP 77%
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 26m.
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 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
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 approximately 3h 26m. The route covers 1,281 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: CNK and WestJet.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from SAN to YYC. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, SCF, UDD, BZN, SJC, EGE, ABQ, GEG, JAC, OMA, TUS, HOU, PSP, MDW, MCI, CMH, ANC, DTW, CLT, MIA, APF, IAD, SEA, TPA, SJD, DFW, MSP, SLC, DEN, HNL, MCO, LAX, PHX, PTY, LAS, ATL, BNA, SFO, KOA, JFK, YVR, AMS, ORD, LHR, OGG, NRT, IAH, YYZ, FLL, PVR and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 CNK and WestJet. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to YYC ranges from 3 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,281 miles (2,061 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Long Beach (LGB).