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

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WS1485
WS WestJet
B38M
3:30 PM
PDT T1
7:55 PM
MDT
3h 25m
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WS1483
WS WestJet
73H
4:15 PM
PDT T1
8:40 PM
MDT
3h 25m
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WS1482
WS WestJet
737
9:20 AM
MDT
11:47 AM
PDT
3h 27m
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WS1484+1
WS WestJet
73W
11:45 AM
MDT
2:10 PM
PDT
3h 25m
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San Diego to Calgary
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,281 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 74 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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SAN Routes YYC Routes SAN Live Flights YYC Live Flights SAN Delays YYC Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 12 73H, B38M 3h25 83% – –
CNK CNK 1 – – 83% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WS
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + WS (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to YYC direction.
Mon
2
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
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,966
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.
Alternatives

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 6
Weekly flights 12 4 8
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 10m 2h 43m
Departure OTP 83% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Calgary flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Calgary flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Calgary flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Calgary International Airport.
Know before you go

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.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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 flights12 out / 10 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: YYC
Full nameCalgary International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 3h 25m. The route covers 1,281 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: CNK and WestJet.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from SAN to YYC. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, VNY, VGT, TRM, SGU, PSP, EGE, UDD, SJC, SCF, AZA, BOI, BZN, APA, YYJ, MRY, RIL, ELP, JAC, TUS, ABQ, GEG, AUS, OMA, DAL, LTO, PWK, HOU, MDW, MCI, ANC, MKE, CMH, YHM, APF, MIA, BED, NAS, FLL, IAD, MSP, BNA, HNL, KOA, DFW, PTY, SLC, DEN, YUL, SEA, LAX, MCO, HND, LAS, OGG, YVR, PHX, SFO, ORD, CLT, CDG, JFK, IAH, NRT, AMS, ATL, BOS, DTW, YYZ, TPA, SJD, PVR, EWR and LHR. 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 12 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 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,281 miles (2,061 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Long Beach (LGB).